Now retired, former 6th district chief Fred Friedman looks back on a long career.
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On the sidelines, but hardly idle
Longtime House Speaker Steve Sviggum relishes teaching at the U of M's Humphrey School of Public Affairs.
Read More »House bonding bill advances higher ed projects
The proposal includes more than $436 million for projects at the University of Minnesota and Minnesota State Colleges and Universities campuses.
Read More »Dayton budget devotes $616 million of surplus to tax cuts
In announcing the package, Gov. Mark Dayton argued that the state's positive budget forecast makes the business-to-business taxes unnecessary.
Read More »Higher education bonding wish list promises clash
Requests from the University of Minnesota and MnSCU far exceed Gov. Mark Dayton's recommendation.
Read More »Smith and Ochs: Public Benefit Corporations doing well by doing good
Minnesota’s distinctiveness as a home to innovation and invention is a favorite theme for those in the business of marketing our state to potential employers and investors.
Read More »Study: Health care home model reduces costs 9%
A report by University of Minnesota researchers shows that the so-called “health care home” business model reduced Medicaid costs by 9.2 percent between 2010 and 2012.
Read More »U of M seeks bonding for building upgrades
The U of M is requesting $100 million for higher education asset preservation and replacement projects, which are designed to improve efficiency and extend the life of university buildings and infrastructure.
Read More »Standing up for students
Meet Sarah Clarke, of the Minnesota State Colleges Student Association.
Read More »Higher ed bill headed to Dayton’s desk
The House passed a higher education finance bill that increases spending by $250 million and freezes tuition for two years on 76-56 vote on Friday. Just three Republicans voted for the bill, sponsored by Rep. Gene Pelowski, DFL-Winona.
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