States' Rift on Taxes Widens
Minnesota's move to raise $2.1 billion in new taxes, largely from the wealthy, to fund government programs puts it among a handful of states ...
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Gov. Dayton vetoes portion of Legacy bill
Two outdoor projects in the Legacy bill passed by the Legislature have been line-item vetoed by Gov. Mark Dayton: one which provides funding for ...
Poll: Gov. Dayton's approval is down but still favored for re-election
The poll also found that Minnesotans support a hike in the minimum wage to $9.50; are split on gay marriage and support Sunday liquor ...
Dayton signs Legacy bill, vetoes some provisions
The governor struck out extra funding that had been opposed by the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council.
Dayton, lawmakers join Mayo celebration
"DMC! DMC!" happy Mayo staffers chant as they prepare for an influx of half a billion in state and local tax aid to support the Destination Medical ...
Nearly 700 State Workers Earn More Than $100K
ST. PAUL, Minn. (WCCO) – There was a lot of debate at the Capitol this year about pay raises for Minnesota lawmakers. But a WCCO investigation found ...
The Minnesota Legislature Elects a New People
The Minnesota State Legislature ended its 2013 session with a hurried whimper, minutes before midnight on Monday, May 20th.
Minnesota Legislature clears tax hikes ... and heads home
After a series of late-night floor debates and intense last-minute bargaining, Minnesota lawmakers brought the 2013 legislative session to a dramatic ...
Minnesotans United dropped $2 million on gay-marriage effort
The tab for campaigning for gay marriage? $2 million. The AP story says: “Minnesotans United for All Families leader Richard Carlbom provided the ...
Environmental interests see gains in legislative session
The just-completed legislative session stands apart from others by the availability of new money for the environment. After years of budget cuts and ...