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Legislative & political notebook: News story clouds university budget
By Don Davis The University of Minnesota prepares to ask legislators to approve a $1.8 billion budget as some lawmakers question a Wall Street Journal story that showed the school has an excessive ...
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Sportsmen commend Senate passing of Farm Bill
The version of the Farm Bill passed today by the U.S. Senate is drawing praise from conservation groups. In a news release, Steve Kline, director of the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnerships C...
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Sen Holmberg passed a bill (Senate Bill 2488) in 1993 that would discourage false reports of child abuse in divorce and child custody cases. All court costs would be paid by parent (often the mother) ...
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Klobuchar votes to convict Louisiana federal judge in impeachment proceeding

The U.S. Senate today convicted U.S. District Court Judge G. Thomas Porteous, Jr., on four articles of impeachment – removing him from office and barring him from again seeking public office.

By Staff Report , December 09, 2010

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Biofuels bill aims to reduce dependence on foreign oil

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar joined a bipartisan effort of 14 senators calling on Majority Leader Harry Reid and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell to extend the biofuels tax credits that will help reduce the United States’ dependence on foreign oil, invest in renewable fuels infrastructure, and create jobs for middle-class families and economic growth.

By Staff Report , December 05, 2010

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Bakk needs his building skills in new Senate

It is a good thing that Tom Bakk is a carpenter.

By Don Davis , November 21, 2010

A new Legislature: Fischbach ready to take presidency without handbook

Sen. Michelle Fischbach is prepared to assume the Minnesota Senate presidency, the first women in that position, bringing a long background in making sure legislative rules are followed.

By Don Davis , November 11, 2010

Senate, House candidates make their case at forum

State aid to local governments, rising healthcare costs, job growth and transportation needs.

By Al Edenloff , October 13, 2010

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Local House, Senate candidates swap views

Local House, Senate candidates swap views Three candidates running for an open House District 11B seat and two vying for the District 11 Senate post tackled topics like taxes, the budget, local government aid (LGA) and economic development Wednesday night.

By Al Edenloff , October 08, 2010

Senate, House candidate forum set for October 6 at Alexandria City Hall

The Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities will host a candidate forum for Senate District 11 and House District 11B.

October 01, 2010

Thoreen and Ingebrigtsen to be on TV tonight

Pioneer Public Television, in cooperation with the Willmar area League of Women Voters, will air a “Meet the Candidates” forum tonight, Thursday, featuring Minnesota State Senate candidates from District 11.

By Staff Report , September 09, 2010

Senate candidates Ingbrigtsen, Thoreen to appear on public TV

Pioneer Public Television, in cooperation with the Willmar area League of Women Voters, will air a “Meet the Candidates” forum on Thursday evening, September 9, featuring Minnesota State Senate candidates from District 11.

September 03, 2010

Bill to extend unemployment benefits passes Senate

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar released the following statement after Senate passage of legislation to extend unemployment benefits. Retroactive benefits will be paid to those who experience a lapse in coverage.

By Staff Report , July 22, 2010

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North Dakota U.S. Senate candidate discusses plan to fix Social Security

North Dakota U.S. Senate candidate Tracy Potter said Wednesday that he has a solution “to fix Social Security forever.”

By Staff Report , July 01, 2010

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Legislation protects consumers from formaldehyde

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar announced this week that her legislation, the Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Act, has passed the full Senate.

By Staff Report , June 19, 2010

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Klobuchar seeks safer drug disposal options

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) introduced bipartisan legislation today with Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) to provide patients with safe and responsible ways to dispose of unused controlled substances.

By Staff Report , May 24, 2010

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DFL Senate District 11 endorses Jim Thoreen

Douglas, Stevens, Grant and Todd County DFL (Democrat) delegates gathered at Alexandria Technical College in Alexandria on Thursday, April 8 for their endorsing convention.

May 05, 2010

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Busy day in the Senate

The Minnesota Senate passed nearly 130 bills during a marathon four-hour stretch Monday before adjourning for a week-long Easter-Passover break.

By Andrew Tellijohn , March 30, 2010

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