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    May 16, 2018
    Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka of Nisswa, front, listens to a reporter's question Wednesday, May 16, 2018. Looking on is Tax Chairman Roger Chamberlain of Lino Lakes. Don Davis / Forum News Service
    Minnesota bonding loses, tax bill faces veto
    ST. PAUL—Legislation that would affect every Minnesota taxpayer appears headed toward a veto. A separate measure to fund public works projects...
    news/government-and-politicsMay 16, 2018 - 4:03pm
    March 14, 2018
    Sharing a laugh cannot be a bad sign. Gov. Mark Dayton got Senate President Michelle Fischbach and House Speaker Kurt Daudt to laugh Wednesday night, March 14, 2018, as the governor delivered his State of the State speech. Don Davis / Forum News Service
    Dayton looks back, ahead in his last State of State speech
    ST. PAUL -- Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton says he and the Legislature should try to work together like they did in restoring the Capitol building. In...
    news/government-and-politicsMarch 14, 2018 - 9:15pm
    February 23, 2018
    Minnesota state Rep. Rod Hamilton says on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, that he would like to expand state programs that help provide fresh fruit and vegatables to schools. Don Davis / Forum News Service
    Capitol Chatter: Lawmakers say meetings can help fight childhood hunger
    ST. PAUL — Some Minnesota lawmakers say they can be more effective in fighting childhood hunger if they regularly meet with organizations...
    news/government-and-politicsFebruary 23, 2018 - 11:39am
    February 21, 2018
    Minnesota Senate President Michelle Fischbach, also the state lieutenant governor, presides over the Senate on opening day of the session on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018. Democrats say Fischbach, a Republican, cannot hold both offices. David Oakes / Senate photographer
    New suit against Fishbach may depend on election timing
    ST. PAUL — The chance of winning a special election, and thus taking control of the Minnesota Senate, will be a major factor as Democrats...
    news/government-and-politicsFebruary 21, 2018 - 10:31am
    February 16, 2018
    Senate Minority Leader Tom Bakk of Cook is center of attention as he answers a reporter's question during a Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018, Forum News Service-sponsored pre-session briefing. From left are Bakk, Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka, Gov. Mark Dayton, House Speaker Kurt Daudt and House Minority Leader Melissa Hortman. David Oakes / Minnesota Senate photographer
    Minnesota lawmakers must pass own budget, but not much work mandatory
    ST. PAUL — The 2018 Minnesota Legislature opens at noon Tuesday, Feb. 20, and there are plenty of questions about what topics might be debated....
    news/government-and-politicsFebruary 16, 2018 - 10:44am
    February 13, 2018
    Gov. Mark Dayton, left, and House Speaker Kurt Daudt take a 'selfie' before the start of a question and answer session on the upcoming Legislative session at the Minnesota State Senate Building on Tuesday, Feb, 13, 2018. John Autey / St. Paul Pioneer Press
    Dayton, legislative leaders: We get along just fine, thanks
    ST. PAUL — It wasn't exactly a kumbaya moment, but Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton wrapping his arm around Republican House Speaker Kurt Daudt...
    news/government-and-politicsFebruary 13, 2018 - 6:46pm
    Senate Minority Leader Tom Bakk (left) fields a reporter's question Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018, at a pre-session briefing. Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka looks on. Michael Brun / Forum News Service
    Path is clear to Lt. Gov. Fischbach's Senate seating, but lawmakers say a challenge could be coming
    ST. PAUL — With a week to go before the start of the 2018 legislative session, lawmakers said Tuesday, Feb. 13, they do not foresee any...
    news/government-and-politicsFebruary 13, 2018 - 6:24pm
    February 9, 2018
    Minnesota's political leaders do not always agree when they sit at the same table answering reporters' questions. Here, in a 2016 pre-session briefing, Gov. Mark Dayton, left, and House Speaker Kurt Daudt discuss a difference. They will be at the same table on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018, previewing this year's legislative session. Zach Kayser / Forum News Service
    Gov. Dayton, legislative leaders to answer questions together
    ST. PAUL—Minnesota's governor and legislative leaders often communicate with each other by letter or by talking to the media. But a week...
    news/government-and-politicsFebruary 9, 2018 - 11:50am
    January 3, 2018
    Minnesota state Senate President Michelle Fischbach tells reporters on Dec. 13, 2017, that she plans to serve both as a senator and lieutenant governor. She automatically moved into that position at 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2018, when Lt. Gov. Tina Smith resigned to become U.S. senator. Don Davis / Forum News Service
    'Acting lieutenant governor' quiet first day on job
    ST. PAUL — Minnesota state Senate President Michelle Fischbach calls herself "acting lieutenant governor," but has not talked publicly...
    news/government-and-politicsJanuary 3, 2018 - 6:29pm
    December 30, 2017
    U.S. Sen. Al Franken of Minnesota talks about health care on Jan. 11, 2013. Don Davis / Forum News Service
    Commentary: 2018 to be politically busy, busy, busy in Minnesota
    ST. PAUL—The year now ending was unpredictably busy in Minnesota politics, but 2018 will be predictably busy. It could set a busy record....
    news/government-and-politicsDecember 30, 2017 - 7:32am
    May 10, 2017
    Protesters stand near microphones awaiting legislative leaders coming out of budget negoiatons with the Minnesota governor Tuesday, May 9, 2017. Don Davis / Forum News Service
    MN Legislature moves on budget, without governor deal
    ST. PAUL—Republicans who control the Minnesota Legislature are moving their budget plan over Democratic claims that their actions are illegal....
    news/government-and-politicsMay 10, 2017 - 8:59am
    January 4, 2017
    An overflow crowd, mostly of construction workers, jams a Minnesota legislative hearing room Monday, Feb. 10, 2014, to hear testimony about the need to increase transportation funding. (Forum News Service photo by Don Davis)
    Agreement continues on transportation needs, not funding
    ST. PAUL — Minnesota legislators express nearly universal agreement that state roads and bridges need an infusion of money, but a deep...
    news/government-and-politicsJanuary 4, 2017 - 9:34am
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