Rick Nolan

Nov 5, 2014

In statewide races, a DFL sweep

The GOP managed to wrest control of the House from the DFL, but that is scant solace given that the party won’t have another chance at statewide office until 2018.

Oct 17, 2014

Incumbents hold funding edge in U.S. House

Republicans say momentum, not money, is key in two districts.

Jun 10, 2014

The Capitol Note: Federal HHS to audit MNsure

Another audit of MNsure has been teed up. This time, it's from the feds.

May 20, 2014

The Capitol Note: Republicans criticize DFL priorities in state flyaround

Amid a national Republican wave in which the GOP secured its largest congressional majority since World War II, Democratic candidates in Minnesota swept all five statewide races on the ballot Tuesday, extending an unblemished streak of victories in such contests that dates back to 2006. U.S. Sen. Al Franken emerged from the night as the ...

May 5, 2014

The Capitol Note: Senate bonding bill out Monday, $1.2 billion still unlikely

Amid a national Republican wave in which the GOP secured its largest congressional majority since World War II, Democratic candidates in Minnesota swept all five statewide races on the ballot Tuesday, extending an unblemished streak of victories in such contests that dates back to 2006. U.S. Sen. Al Franken emerged from the night as the ...

Apr 28, 2014

The Capitol Note: Medical marijuana proposal advances in Senate, future uncertain

The Senate Health and Human Services Committee voted 7-3, across party lines, to move the languishing proposal forward. It has so far passed one committee in the House. Sen. Scott Dibble, the measure's chief Senate sponsor, called the proposal a "responsible bill."

Apr 18, 2014

Nolan led Mills in first-quarter District 8 fundraising

DFL U.S. Rep. Rick Nolan overtaking Republican challenger Stewart Mills in contributions for the first time in two quarters for the competitive 8th Congressional District race.

Apr 17, 2014

The Capitol Note: MNsure hires Deloitte

Amid a national Republican wave in which the GOP secured its largest congressional majority since World War II, Democratic candidates in Minnesota swept all five statewide races on the ballot Tuesday, extending an unblemished streak of victories in such contests that dates back to 2006. U.S. Sen. Al Franken emerged from the night as the ...

Apr 1, 2014

The Capitol Note: House and Senate poised to move on supplemental budget

The most important spending to many lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, a 5 percent pay hike for home and community-based services workers, will cost a projected $91 million.

Mar 24, 2014

The Capitol Note: Dayton signs $440 million tax cut bill

Amid a national Republican wave in which the GOP secured its largest congressional majority since World War II, Democratic candidates in Minnesota swept all five statewide races on the ballot Tuesday, extending an unblemished streak of victories in such contests that dates back to 2006. U.S. Sen. Al Franken emerged from the night as the ...

Feb 11, 2014