LEGISLATURE
Budget pieces slowly begin moving toward governor's office
By Don Davis Minnesota legislators have taken baby steps in passing a $38 billion, two-year budget that must be finished by midnight Monday. The biggest step so far was set to come late Friday or ear...
Posted on 5/17/13 at 8:49 PM
Bunn: 'We are in for a serious fight'
Local politics Rep. Julie Bunn addresses Woodbury Democrats at Tuesday's precinct caucus State Rep. Julie Bunn sent a strong message to fellow Democrats at Tuesday's precinct caucuses: Complacency co...
Posted on 2/3/10 at 10:47 AM
Budget-cut bill heads to Dayton
ST. PAUL -- Gov. Mark Dayton soon will have a bill on his desk that could set up the first major dispute between him and the Legislature.By Don Davis , February 10, 2011
Environmental permit bill moves
By Don Davis , February 09, 2011
Move afoot to sunset parts of government
ST. PAUL -- Minnesota state boards, commissions and even entire agencies could begin disappearing if legislators agree to bills making their way through the Legislature.By Don Davis , February 08, 2011
Dayton wants $1 billion in bonding; he suggests half of projects
ST. PAUL -- Gov. Mark Dayton today offered a unique proposal: The Legislature should pass a $1 billion public works funding bill, but the Democratic governor only proposed half of the projects.By Don Davis , January 31, 2011
New Legislature today means major Capitol power shift
ST. PAUL -- Minnesota legislators today complete the most drastic change in state leadership in decades as Republicans take control of the House and Senate for the first time in 40 years.By Don Davis , January 04, 2011
Fed health bill likely to make big impact on state budget
Minnesota newsThe U.S. House-passed health care bill will bring millions of dollars to Minnesota, helping to balance the state budget.
By Don Davis, St. Paul Capitol Bureau , March 22, 2010
Legislature passes bonding bill despite gripes
Minnesota newsRepublicans blasted a public works funding bill as being too expensive, but as the Minnesota House and Senate passed a revised measure Thursday a Democrat delivered the most stinging speech against the plan written by his own party members.
By Don Davis, St. Paul Capitol Bureau , March 12, 2010
Pawlenty budget develops hole
Minnesota newsIt took little time for Democrats and Republicans to find a $387 million hole in Gov. Tim Pawlenty's plan to plug a $1.2 billion budget gap.
By Don Davis , February 16, 2010
Woodbury project in House-passed bonding bill
The Minnesota House kicked its public works funding proposal to more than $1 billion Monday, adding a facility for 400 sex offenders. The bill includes $1.5 million for construction of a commuter bus park-and-ride lot along I-94 at Manning Avenue in Woodbury.By Don Davis , February 16, 2010
Pawlenty lays out budget cuts
Minnesota's cities, counties and poor people in need of health care would be most affected by Gov. Tim Pawlenty's plan to balance the state budget.
By Don Davis , February 15, 2010
Pawlenty seeks help for businesses
The Republican governor and potential 2012 Republican presidential candidate began his State of the State speech praising the Minnesota National Guard and spent much of his time promoting tax cuts and other proposals that he said would help business hire more workers.
By Don Davis , February 11, 2010
Lawmakers want to cut governor power
Minnesota newsBills to restrict a governor's ability to unilaterally cut budgets are being introduced in the Minnesota Legislature, and the state Supreme Court says it will accept cities' input when it considers the issue this spring.
By Don Davis , February 10, 2010
UPDATED: Pawlenty wants longer sex offender sentences
Under the Republican governor's plan, a first-degree sex offender would receive a sentence of at least 25 years.By Don Davis , February 09, 2010
Communities push Red Rock line
Minnesota newsOfficials from the southeastern Twin Cities and beyond say their communities should be next in line for a passenger rail line, and a $500,000 park-and-ride lot is the first step.
By Don Davis , February 09, 2010
Primary election move expected
Minnesota newsMinnesota's primary election likely will be a month earlier than normal so military personnel and other Americans overseas have plenty of time to cast their ballots.
By Don Davis , February 08, 2010
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