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Ingebrigtsen: Many things left to do this session

Editor's note: The following is a week in review column by State Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen, R-Alexandria.

By Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen, R-Alexandria , May 17, 2013

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Klobuchar seeks action against spike in gas prices

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar today called on the Department of Energy (DOE) to take action to address the massive spike in gas prices across Minnesota.

May 16, 2013

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Marathon Senate session OKs child care union

Minnesota senators took nearly 17 hours to approve a bill allowing childcare providers and personal care attendants to unionize. The bill passed 35-32 a little after 8 a.m. today after senators debated it continuously since Tuesday afternoon.

By Don Davis and Danielle Killey , May 15, 2013

Franson: Bill to unionize childcare providers is political power grab

Senate and House Republicans held a joint press conference today to discuss childcare provider and PCA unionization legislation (HF 950/SF 778). SF 778 is scheduled for a vote in the Minnesota Senate.

May 14, 2013

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Minnesota Senate ends ban on gay marriage

Gay Minnesotans and their supporters rallied with tears of sadness rolling down their faces two years ago. Today, their faces are covered with tears of elation as the Minnesota Senate voted to allow them to marry.

By Don Davis , May 13, 2013

Gay Minnesotans come to see history

Gay Minnesotans and their supporters streamed into the Minnesota Capitol today expecting to witness history.

By Don Davis , May 13, 2013

Legislative Notebook: Senate OKs nickel gasoline tax increase

Minnesota senators voted Friday to raise the state gasoline tax 5 cents in the next few years.

By Don Davis and Danielle Killey , May 13, 2013

Bill establishes solar energy standards in Minnesota

The Minnesota Senate passed clean energy and jobs legislation Friday that establishes a solar energy standard of 1 percent by 2025.

May 13, 2013

Ingebrigtsen: Childcare unionization gets re-vote

Editor's note: The following is a "Week in Review" legislative column from State Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen, R-Alexandria.

By Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen, R-Alexandria , May 13, 2013

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McNamar explains why he voted to allow same-sex civil marriages

Jay McNamar, DFL-Elbow Lake, represents part of Douglas County in District 12A and voted in favor of the House bill today to allow same-sex civil marriage. He e-mailed the following explanation of his vote:

May 09, 2013

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Minnesota House votes to allow gay marriage

Minnesota is a vote and a signature away from becoming the 12th state to allow gay marriage.

By Don Davis and Danielle Killey , May 09, 2013

Historic marriage vote brings emotions with it

Anticipation. Frustration. Elation. Love. Anger. Patience. Impatience. Today’s House vote on gay marriage attracted the range of emotion as Minnesotans began arriving at the Capitol this morning. A midday start was anticipated for debate on a bill that would allow same-sex marriages in the state.

By Don Davis and Danielle Killey , May 09, 2013

Ingebrigtsen: Session kicks into high gear

Soon we will see a flurry of activity on all of the budget bills that decide how state government will spend taxpayer dollars, as well as major decisions on taxes that will be raised.

By Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen, R-Alexandria , May 07, 2013

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Bill to unionize daycares is defeated

On Monday, May 6, the Minnesota Senate Finance Committee heard the controversial bill (SF 778) that would have allowed home daycare providers/ personal care attendants to unionize.

May 07, 2013

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Bill encourages growth of ag energy technologies

Today, U.S. Sens. Al Franken (D-Minn.) and Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) introduced the energy legislation to be included in the 2013 Farm Bill, which includes several provisions expected to create jobs throughout Minnesota and the country.

May 07, 2013

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