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The Capitol Note: Senate passes WESA, now negotiations begin
1) The state Senate passed its version of a measure meant to increase protections for working women, the St. Cloud Times reports. Those protections, which make up the larger Women’s Economic Security Act, include more pregnancy leave for both men and women, as well as attempts to level the pay gap between men and women. ...
The Capitol Note: GOP delays Senate tax vote for review of details
1) The state Senate passed its version of a measure meant to increase protections for working women, the St. Cloud Times reports. Those protections, which make up the larger Women’s Economic Security Act, include more pregnancy leave for both men and women, as well as attempts to level the pay gap between men and women. ...
Groups opposing gay marriage rally at the Capitol
Hundreds gathered for the afternoon rally held in the rotunda to push back against the recent introduction of bills in both chambers to legalize same-sex marriage. The rally was held at the same time House and Senate members were holding floor sessions.
Gay marriage foes marshal their forces
After House and Senate DFLers announced the introduction of their gay marriage bill on Wednesday, it didn’t take long for the reaction to make itself felt.
Lawmakers unveil bill to legalize gay marriage in Minnesota
Minneapolis DFL lawmakers Karen Clark and Scott Dibble released the language of the bill at a Capitol news conference on Wednesday. They were joined by Rep. Steve Simon, DFL-Hopkins, who will also sponsor the bill, as well as clergy members and gay couples and their families. Republican Sen. Branden Petersen was not present, but released a statement making his support official.
DFL maps out bus tour to conclude 2012 campaign
DFL legislative and party leaders and Gov. Mark Dayton plan to tour swing districts throughout the state in the six days before the Nov. 6 general election.
Hall bids to join brother in Senate GOP ranks
The Apple Valley-area seat is open due to Chris Gerlach’s retirement.
DFL-aligned groups appear to have early fundraising edge
On Tuesday hundreds of labor unions, business groups, lobbying shops and other independent political organizations submitted reports detailing how much money they’ve raised so far this year, what they’ve already spent and how much they have in the bank.
Meanwhile, outside the spotlight
While legislative leaders haggled in private regarding the 2012 session’s marquee legislation, rank-and-file legislators spent long hours on the floors of the House and Senate processing members’ pet bills.
Updated: GOPers eye retiring Sen. Gerlach’s seat
The intra-party battle for the Republican nomination in the district is shaping up to pit three Republicans against one another.
GOP’s internal battles over right-to-work continue
If Sen. Dave Thompson has his way, the road to the 2012 election will feature many scenes like the one that unfolded early Monday morning at the Capitol.
Right-to-work constitutional amendment passes through Senate committee
The constitutional amendment passed in the GOP-controlled committee after more than three hours of debate on a 7-6 vote. GOP Assistant Majority leader Bill Ingebrigtsen voted against the bill alongside all DFLers on the committee.
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