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At Legislature, progressive politics at last
Members of both the Senate and the House were amenable to substantive and intellectual give and take in executing their public trust.
Flanagan ‘not putting the cart before the horse’ in 46A
DFLer Peggy Flanagan will appear alone on the ballot after her rival missed the deadline.
DFL dissension mounts over Bakk’s leadership
The liberal wing of the DFL caucus complains about process as well as policy.
Higher-ed bill one step in right direction
Without much fanfare in the recently adjourned 2015 legislative session, we joined the pack of 32 states with a specific higher-ed attainment goal written into state law.
Legislators stuck on the outside
Even legislators in dark on special session negotiations
Lawmakers agree to $180 million bonding bill
The general obligation bonding bill will advance $373.4 million in funding for projects ranging from flood relief and pipelines to highways and higher education.
Confusion, nastiness yield politics of frustration
Politicians will always be sensitive to their supporters, but policies needn’t be driven solely by payback.
Lack of state aid could stall Gateway BRT
Without the planning money, project backers will have to consider options — including a delay to the line’s projected 2022 opening.
Transportation financing plan appears unlikely in special session
DFL lawmakers are gaining little traction with recently-released compromise plan.
So much activity, so few bills
The recent Legislative Session yielded just 77 laws, and Republicans say that’s not a bad thing.
Progressive stalwart Winkler leaving House
The five-term Democrat announced that he would vacate his seat effective this summer for personal reasons.
Judicial branch among winners in budget deal
Lawmakers still can’t agree on DWI reforms and voting rights for felons.
Top News
- Judge invalidates Trump policies targeting immigrants from 39 countries
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- Justices back FCC in clash with wireless carriers over fines
- Lawsuit alleges Pentagon censorship of Stars and Stripes newspaper
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