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 ...
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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
Read More »Status Report: Resorts, veterans, commissions
Here are highlights from Minnesota government and politics over the past few days, as well as a peek at what may lie ahead. Resorts: Small ...
Read More »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.
Read More »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.
Read More »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.
Read More »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.
Read More »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.
Read More »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.
Read More »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.
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