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Dan Hall

Apr 24, 2014

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. ...

Mar 21, 2014

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. ...

Mar 7, 2013

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.

Mar 1, 2013

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.

Feb 27, 2013

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.

Oct 29, 2012

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.

Sep 28, 2012

Hall bids to join brother in Senate GOP ranks

The Apple Valley-area seat is open due to Chris Gerlach’s retirement.

Jun 22, 2012

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.

Apr 27, 2012

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.

Mar 26, 2012

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.

Mar 14, 2012

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.

Mar 12, 2012

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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