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Lessons of the 2015 legislative session
More so than ever, this session demonstrates again why the Minnesota legislative process is broken and needs structural reform
Session over, finger-pointing begins
Governor Mark Dayton to call lawmakers back as all sides blame each other for stalemate.
Why the 2015 legislative session failed (again)
An archaic and broken budget process, entrenched special interests, and disparate electoral incentives doomed the session before it began.
Talks have Capitol in holding pattern
Taxes and transportation remain sticking points as the House and Senate are effectively deadlocked on budget bill negotiations.
Legislature still busy during budget impasse
Policy bills are indeed passing, and some non-controversial pieces have a good chance to become law this year.
Tough sailing ahead for budget deal
Observers are skeptical before political leaders convene at Lake Vermilion resort.
Tax bills a clash of style, substance
The House tax omnibus bill launches with fanfare; the Senate version quietly passes through its final committee.
Squaring the budget circle
From a nonpartisan perspective, the parties differ over two concepts: what is a surplus and what is an investment.
GOP plan phases out business property tax
House Republicans introduced the specifics behind their $2 billion tax cut in a Monday announcement, detailing a broad agenda that would slash income, business and sales taxes.
Sides dig in over finance bills
The Minnesota House and Senate remain $100 million apart on funding government.
Non-budget disputes unsettled
A variety of hot-button policy issues remain unsettled this session, and the gulf between positions taken by the governor and either or both legislative chambers leaves just about many of those proposals in jeopardy.
GOP budget $2.5B lower than Dayton’s
After House leaders released their budget, Minority Leader Paul Thissen said the DFL will be on alert for use of ‘gimmicks’ or ‘shifts.'
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