A Republican sped up his planned exit from the state Senate, announcing Thursday he’ll resign this fall from the seat he had already opted not ...
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Home care workers vote to form union met with GOP criticism
Republicans and anti-union activists had questioned the state law throughout the organizing process.
Read More »Johnson gets GOP endorsement for governor on fourth ballot
The party nod sets the stage for a four-way primary in August, making for what is expected to become the most hotly contest race for the party’s gubernatorial nomination in decades.
Read More »The rumble in Rochester: photos from GOP state convention 2014
PIM is posted up at the GOP state convention in Rochester this weekend, where state constitutional officer candidates have been chosen, but significant decisions on the endorsed candidate for U.S. Senate and the governor's office remain before delegates.
Read More »Zellers at GOP convention, headed toward primary
Former House Speaker Kurt Zellers, standing in the lobby of the Mayo Civic Center as GOP candidates and harried staffers swirled among delegates, affirmed that he's not seeking the GOP's endorsement for the governor's race.
Read More »The Capitol Note: Republicans head to Rochester to endorse governor, U.S. Senate candidates
Among U.S. Senate candidates, Sen. Julianne Ortman, R-Chanhassen, looks like the favorite to gain the party nod.
Read More »The Capitol Note: Poll finds Zellers leading among poorly known GOP gubernatorial field
Even among Republicans, 38 percent said they were unfamiliar with Zellers.
Read More »The Capitol Note: “Unsession” slashes 1,175 obsolete laws
1) Gov. Mark Dayton’s “unsession” initiative has helped slash how long it takes to get an environmental permit in Minnesota and has made it easier to ...
Read More »Dayton touts progress on economy, education in State of the State
Dayton reflected on a tumultuous time in office and pushed for renewed commitments to spending.
Read More »Forfeiture reform bill sails through Senate
By an overwhelming margin, the Senate on Thursday passed a bill requiring police to return cash, vehicles and other possessions seized in connection with drug cases in which the suspect is not convicted and does not makes an admission to the underlying offense.
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