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What does it say about Americans that the public is already starting to talk about candidates for president for 2016? Eckhart Tolle wrote in his book The Power of Now that mankind is threatened by ou...
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Lawmakers OK hike in hunting, fishing license fees
The long, hard road to raising the price of hunting and fishing licenses in Minnesota now rests in the hands of Gov. Mark Dayton. The House passed the legislation Saturday night by a margin of 68-62,...
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Judges tweak Minnesota congressional districts
Minnesotas best-known U.S. House member will seek re-election in a district where she does not live and its top-ranking federal representative will run in slightly less friendly territory after a five...
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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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Commentary: How politics has changed

The following commentary was written by Lee Hamilton, director of the Center on Congress at Indiana University. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years. As a public service, Hamilton writes regularly about Congress and what individuals can do to make our representative democracy work better.

By Lee Hamilton , May 05, 2013

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Ingebrigtsen: Senate tax plan unveiled

Editor's note: The following is a legislative update written by State Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen, R-Alexandria.

By Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen, R-Alexandria , April 30, 2013

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Rally on immigration reform planned tomorrow

On Wednesday, May 1 at 4:40 p.m. more than 2,000 people are expected to rally on the lawn of the Minnesota State Capitol to say the time is now for immigration reform.

April 30, 2013

House expands minimum wage bill

The Minnesota House likely will approve a minimum wage increase later this week, after a committee Monday expanded the bill’s reach by doubling state-required parental leave for a new child.

By Don Davis , April 30, 2013

Legislative Notebook: House votes for safer children’s products

Minnesota state representatives voted Friday to protect children from some toxic chemicals.

By Don Davis , April 29, 2013

Franson reacts to court's decision on childcare unionization case

State Representative Mary Franson (R-Alexandria) released the following statement on the Minnesota Court of Appeals decision that found Governor Dayton and the Bureau of Mediation Services to be liable for attorneys’ fees to home-based childcare providers – the plaintiffs – in the childcare unionization lawsuit:

April 23, 2013

Higher tax proposed for married couples making $140,000 or more

Married Minnesota couples who make about $140,000 or more taxable income would pay higher income taxes under a tax plan offered by senators today.

By Danielle Killey , April 23, 2013

Education funding under debate at Capitol

Education funding, the largest single part of the Minnesota budget, would rise $550 million in the next two years under a House Democratic plan being debated this afternoon and tonight.

By Don Davis , April 23, 2013

Ingebrigtsen: Democrats propose list of tax increases

Editor's note: The following is a weekly update from Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen, R-Alexandria.

By Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen, R-Alexandria , April 22, 2013

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Commentary: Tired of budget shenanigans? Here’s an answer

With the formal release of President Obama’s budget, the pieces are finally in place for a reprise of the Washington drama we’ve all come to know. There will be high-stakes negotiations, lines in the sand, and enough intrigue to keep Beltway insiders riveted by every piece of breaking news.

By Lee Hamilton , April 21, 2013

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Legislative Notebook: Jobs bill passes House

House members approved a jobs bill 75-57 Monday that funds job training, tax cuts for employers and other economic development measures. Investing in jobs and economic development are top priorities for Minnesotans, House Majority Leader Erin Murphy, DFL-St. Paul, said. “So much of our future is based on that.”

By Danielle Killey and Don Davis , April 16, 2013

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