Local Government Aid

Jun 17, 2015

Many Greater Minnesota priorities unaddressed

The most important priorities, including transportation, local government aid, workforce housing and broadband infrastructure were either ignored or inadequately funded.

May 29, 2015

Officials prioritize ‘seamless’ review for projects in Rochester build-out

The city and an economic development agency linked to the Destination Medical Center are close to finalizing a formal application process designed to provide prospective projects a clear path.

May 1, 2015

Crossing the party line at the Capitol

While some members choose to vote against their caucus out of protest or principle, others have strategic intent when they press the button.

Apr 29, 2015

Tax bills a clash of style, substance

The House tax omnibus bill launches with fanfare; the Senate version quietly passes through its final committee.

Apr 22, 2015

House GOP details $2B tax cut

Critics of the spending plan zeroed in on a business property tax cut that starts small, but grows exponentially in the near future.

Apr 21, 2015

GOP plan phases out business property tax

House Republicans introduced the specifics behind their $2 billion tax cut in a Monday announcement, detailing a broad agenda that would slash income, business and sales taxes.

Mar 18, 2015

Dayton plan sets up budget negotiations

Governor’s proposal to spend the $1.9 billion surplus faces resistance from the GOP.

Mar 6, 2015

A ‘different approach’ for local aid

Gov. Mark Dayton wants to focus state dollars to cities on street, highway and transit needs.

Nov 26, 2014

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.

Nov 21, 2014

GOP shifts committee power outstate

Critics claim the new committee structure is cynical at best — as Republicans look to curry favor with the outstate districts that flipped in their direction on Election Day — and risky at worst, leaving the state’s most populous areas fighting for elbow room at the negotiating table.

Oct 8, 2014

Johnson, Dayton camps clash on rural policies

Oil pipeline construction, copper-nickel mining and local government aid are all ammunition in the battle over who’s a better friend to greater Minnesota.

Apr 9, 2014

Senate tax bill sets up showdown

The Senate Taxes Committee passed its second tax-relief package of the 2014 session, but the bill differs significantly from a House counterpart that passed last week.