Dan Dorman

Sep 7, 2012

Murray fights to keep Albert Lea red

At least on paper, Rep. Rich Murray of Albert Lea holds the unenviable distinction of occupying the seat that Republicans are least likely to hold this fall in their bid to retain control of the Minnesota House.

May 18, 2011

CGMC turns up heat on LGA cuts

With just days left before the adjournment of the 2011 regular session, eight Chamber of Commerce leaders from greater Minnesota came to the Capitol Monday to blast the Republican Legislature’s budget proposals.

May 16, 2011

Outstate chamber leaders blast LGA cuts in GOP budget bills

Greater Minnesota business leaders took to the Capitol Monday to protest proposed cuts to local government aid (LGA) in the Republican budget bills.

Dec 29, 2010

Metro/outstate disparities loom large in face of deficit

After DFL Gov.-elect Mark Dayton and a new cast of GOP legislators are sworn in next week, the partisan lines at the Capitol will be clear enough. But in a year marked by an unprecedented general fund deficit and a large freshman class of lawmakers, some lines are already being drawn on the basis of geography rather than political affiliation.

Apr 10, 2006

Lawmakers weigh supportive housing funding

DFL-leaning district a challenge for GOP freshman At least on paper, Rep. Rich Murray of Albert Lea holds the unenviable distinction of occupying the seat that Republicans are least likely ...

Jan 6, 2005

Bonding moves to front burner of MN legislative session

DFL-leaning district a challenge for GOP freshman At least on paper, Rep. Rich Murray of Albert Lea holds the unenviable distinction of occupying the seat that Republicans are least likely ...