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The Capitol Note: Bakk cautions against spending surplus on tax cuts
1.) Three legislative caucus leaders are eager to go about repealing certain tax increases passed last year, but Senate Majority Leader Tom Bakk is still hedging on the notion of giving up new revenue the state might need, according to the Star Tribune. That’s the major takeaway from a session preview event held yesterday for ...
The Capitol Note: Disagreement looms over surplus plans
1.) Three legislative caucus leaders are eager to go about repealing certain tax increases passed last year, but Senate Majority Leader Tom Bakk is still hedging on the notion of giving up new revenue the state might need, according to the Star Tribune. That’s the major takeaway from a session preview event held yesterday for ...
Steve Simon holds fundraising lead in Secretary of State race
Simon's 2013 fundraising total was several times larger than both of his opposing candidates' total collections last year.
The Capitol Note: DFL, GOP leaders lay out session priorities
Sen. Jeff Hayden, DFL-Minneapolis, predicted that the Senate would be able to pass a bill that is closer to the House's $9.50 figure than to the $7.75 mark.
The Capitol Note: Hausman calls Dayton’s bonding proposal “excellent start”
Hausman said the governor's plan includes "strategic investments" for the state, though she was far from endorsing it fully, calling the proposal an "excellent start."
The Capitol Note: Shake-up in MNsure two weeks before plans go into effect
Todd-Malmlov had lately come under scrutiny for taking a vacation while the newly hatched website was struggling through operational difficulties.
The end of April: Todd-Malmlov resigns as MNsure director
The swirl of controversy around MNsure, which had become a frequent source of concern for members of both parties, hit a fever pitch on Tuesday evening with the sudden resignation of executive director April Todd-Malmlov.
The Capitol Note: MNsure a continued source of controversy
Republican gubernatorial candidate Scott Honour issued a statement calling on MNsure executive director April Todd-Malmlov to resign.
Republican leaders express fears about MNsure launch
Both Hann and Daudt observed that Dayton had been an early and enthusiastic booster of Minnesota setting up its own insurance exchange.
GOP senators endorse Dennis Nguyen for Secretary of State
Notable among those who did not endorse Nguyen is Sen. Mary Kiffmeyer, R-Big Lake, who has not ruled out running for the office.
Daudt letter to Dayton accuses DEED of playing politics
Daudt said the DEED presentation could be considered using state employees to produce political campaign material.
DHS rescinds exemption offered to Amplatz hospital
In a statement issued to Politics in Minnesota on Thursday afternoon, Fairview argued that it still felt that it qualified for the exemption.
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