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Status Report: Tentative agreement; below projections; big spender
Tentative agreement: After 17 hours of negotiations at the Governor’s Residence, the Minnesota Nurses Association and Allina Health reached a tentative agreement early Tuesday to end a five-week nurses’ strike, Gov. Mark Dayton’s office announced Tuesday. In its press release announcing the agreement, the Minnesota Nurses Association echoed Dayton’s office, saying that it resolves “all .[...]
New state office follows private sector’s lead in sustainability initiatives
Lt. Gov. Tina Smith announced the establishment of a new Office of Enterprise Sustainability in the state’s Department of Administration last week
Status Report: Resorts, veterans, commissions
Tentative agreement: After 17 hours of negotiations at the Governor’s Residence, the Minnesota Nurses Association and Allina Health reached a tentative agreement early Tuesday to end a five-week nurses’ strike, Gov. Mark Dayton’s office announced Tuesday. In its press release announcing the agreement, the Minnesota Nurses Association echoed Dayton’s office, saying that it resolves “all .[...]
Rural areas chase growth via access to broadband
Gov. Mark Dayton’s administration will push the issue when lawmakers head back to the Capitol in March.
Board OKs Destination Medical Center development plan
The 700-page plan offers a comprehensive framework for the 20-year, multibillion-dollar project that will redefine downtown Rochester.
Spotlight on MN economic development efforts
Lt. Gov. Tina Smith tells a gathering of officials from Latin American and Caribbean countries that innovative partnerships between the government, private business and higher education form a solid foundation for growth.
Up in polls, Dayton rebuts attacks
Gov. Mark Dayton sits down with Capitol Report to discuss themes that are expected to have an impact on the campaign.
Jeff Johnson picks former legislator Kuisle as running mate
"If anybody knows me, I’ve never been the type to sit back and be quiet," Kuisle said.
The Capitol Note: Lawmakers critical of law enforcement influence
The law enforcement lobby has been a powerful force in blocking proposed medical marijuana legislation this session, highlighting the clout of police and prosecutors in shaping public policy.
The Capitol Note: Senate building plan headed for House committee later this month
House Majority Leader Erin Murphy said she plans to hold an informational House Rules Committee hearing in late February.
The Capitol Note: GOP activists pick Seifert, Ortman in straw polls
The statewide straw poll contest gave the most enthusiastic party members just their second opportunity to voice an opinion in either contest.
Dayton taps chief of staff Tina Smith as re-election running mate
In a statement that accompanied the announcement, Dayton described Smith as "the best administrator with whom I have ever worked."
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