The final legal barrier to constructing a $90 million Senate office complex was removed on Thursday.
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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: 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.
Read More »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."
Read More »The Capitol Note: Dayton to announce running mate choice
The latest conventional wisdom points to chief of staff Tina Smith as the odds-on favorite.
Read More »The Capitol Note: DFL leaders announce “Women’s Economic Security” initiative
The proposal seeks to deal with a variety of issues that disadvantage women in the workplace.
Read More »The Capitol Note: Hausman calls Dayton’s bonding proposal “excellent start”
Hausman said the governor's plan includes "strategic investments" for the state, though she was far from endorsing it fully, calling the proposal an "excellent start."
Read More »The Capitol Note: Bond sale delay could cause “major problems” for Vikings stadium
Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority chair Michele Kelm-Helgen portrayed the situation as a potentially dire one.
Read More »The Capitol Note: MNsure board talks about new figures and hiring a permanent leader
The board also discussed its thinking about hiring a full-time, permanent replacement for April Todd-Malmlov.
Read More »Capitol panel wants to raise security budget
A committee responsible for recommending enhanced safety procedures at the Capitol is advocating a big increase in security spending, but remains deeply divided over the issue of firearms inside the Capitol.
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