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The Capitol Note: Franken raised $3.3 million to McFadden’s $1.1 million last quarter
US Sen. Al Franken has raised more than $3.3 million last quarter compared to more than $1.1 million raised by his main opponent, businessman Mike McFadden, their campaigns reported ahead of the incoming campaign finance reporting deadline.
The Capitol Note: Home health care worker unionization petition to trigger historic election
Despite a US Supreme Court ruling from last week saying that members aren't required to pay dues, Minnesota home health care workers have provided the state with enough signatures to start a union election here.
Data practices commission debuts with unresolved issues on its mind
Holberg is confident the commission's work will have an impact on state data policies.
The Capitol Note: U.S. Senate hopeful McFadden doesn’t vote in primary elections
Mike McFadden, who hopes to challenge sitting Democrat Al Franken, hasn't cast a ballot in a primary for the last 20 years. Other GOP candidates for the seat, including Rep. Jim Abeler, Sen. Julianne Ortman and Chris Dahlberg have been involved in the process.
Zellers introduces Dean Simpson as gubernatorial running mate
Prior to joining the contest as Zellers' choice for the lieutenant governor, Simpson had been chairman of the campaign.
Holberg: ‘I loved every minute of it’
Eight-term GOP legislator Rep. Mary Liz Holberg, R-Lakeville, is retiring after 16 years in the state House of Representatives.
Retiring privacy guru Holberg is recognized on House floor
Rep. Mary Liz Holberg, R-Lakeville, got accolades from both sides of the aisle as the House of Representatives took up the outgoing lawmaker’s parting gift to her colleagues: the opportunity to immerse themselves in maddeningly complex privacy-related policy issues that have largely defined her 16-year tenure at the Capitol.
The Capitol Note: Democrats lead legislative fundraising contest
In the governor’s race, businessman Scott Honour out-raised Gov. Mark Dayton.
The Capitol Note: House and Senate agree on minimum wage
1) US Sen. Al Franken has raised more than $3.3 million last quarter compared to more than $1.1 million raised by his main opponent, businessman Mike McFadden, their campaigns reported ahead of the incoming campaign finance reporting deadline. Franken has raised about $18.4 million for the election, while McFadden has brought in about $4 million, the Star Tribune ...
The Capitol Note: GOP delays Senate tax vote for review of details
1) US Sen. Al Franken has raised more than $3.3 million last quarter compared to more than $1.1 million raised by his main opponent, businessman Mike McFadden, their campaigns reported ahead of the incoming campaign finance reporting deadline. Franken has raised about $18.4 million for the election, while McFadden has brought in about $4 million, the Star Tribune ...
Transportation plan clears House committee despite doubt, opposition
The House Transportation Finance Committee passed a comprehensive funding package during a Thursday hearing, but the fate of that proposal remains very much in doubt.
The Capitol Note: Dayton still hopeful for medical marijuana deal
Dayton met with a group of 11 medical marijuana activists at the governor’s mansion.
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