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Crowded contest shaping up to replace Dill
Observers and participants are predicting a full DFL field in the effort to find Dill’s successor.
Read More »Local governments spent $8.3 million lobbying in ‘14
The biggest single players in the local-to-state relationship are the various coalitions and interest groups that pool resources from dues-paying members.
Read More »A ‘different approach’ for local aid
Gov. Mark Dayton wants to focus state dollars to cities on street, highway and transit needs.
Read More »Fix sought for tax break on building materials
For cities and other public entities, the process for getting the sales tax exemption on construction material is so cumbersome that many decline to pursue it.
Read More »GOP pitches broad, business-friendly bill
Rep. Ron Kresha, R-Little Falls, carries legislation he said will "alleviate the barriers" for growing Minnesota companies.
Read More »New chair views local aid with critical eye
Incoming House property tax committee chairman, Republican Steve Drazkowski, is one of the most outspoken conservatives in the lower chamber.
Read More »Law clarifies public project transparency standards
A new state law addresses a recent Minnesota Supreme Court decision that speaks to the public’s right to know certain details about public construction projects.
Read More »Tax conferees agree on $103M more in cuts
A final framework deal is in place for the second major tax-cut bill this session, signaling a resolution to one of the key end-of-session bills of 2014.
Read More »Lawmakers favor grants for housing shortage
Legislators have rejected a plan to let cities use TIF districts to address Greater Minnesota housing shortages.
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