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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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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

Ingebrigtsen: Budget, tax plans debated at Legislature

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

By Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen, R-Alexandria , April 15, 2013

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House offers $800 bonding bill

The sponsor of the Minnesota House public works funding bill says it would help Minnesota continue its recovery from recession.

By Don Davis , April 09, 2013

Commentary: We’d be better off if the parties were still relevant

A few weeks ago, the Republican National Committee issued a 100-page report aimed at reviving the GOP after its poor showing in last November’s elections.

By Lee Hamilton , April 07, 2013

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Independence Party to hold convention in Alexandria

The Independence Party of Minnesota has called a convention for Minnesota’s 7th Congressional District. The convention will take place on Saturday, April 6 at the Douglas County Library in Alexandria.

April 05, 2013

Lawmakers look at key proposals for children and long-term care

Key human services proposals that restructure long-term care services and provide for the safe and healthy development of children are scheduled to be heard by legislators Wednesday.

April 02, 2013

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New funding proposed to keep drinking water clean

Governor Mark Dayton is proposing a new funding structure to help ensure that Minnesota’s growing economy has reliable supplies of high quality water. The proposal is expected to be introduced in the Legislature early this week.

April 01, 2013

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Sen. Ingebrigtsen, Rep. Nornes to hold town hall meetings

State Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen (R-Alexandria) and Representative Bud Nornes (R-Fergus Falls) will be hosting several town hall meetings to listen to concerns and ideas from constituents. Everyone is invited to attend.

March 31, 2013

Senate approves measure that supports broadband access for rural areas

U.S Senators Al Franken (D-Minn.) and Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) announced today that the U.S. Senate has approved a bipartisan amendment they introduced to promote investment in broadband infrastructure for rural areas.

March 25, 2013

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Ingebrigtsen: DFL calling for $2 billion in tax increases

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

March 22, 2013

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Legislation targets chemicals in household products

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar is cosponsoring legislation to protect consumers from harmful chemicals.

March 21, 2013

Westrom: Bills heart to unionize day care, increase speed limi

Editor's note: The following is a Week in Review column provided by State Senator Torrey Westrom, R-Elbow Lake.

March 18, 2013

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Ingebrigtsen: Two minimum wage bills advance

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

March 18, 2013

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McNamar says Dayton's plan will bring property taxes down

State Representative Jay McNamar, DFL-Elbow Lake, released the following comment about Governor Mark Dayton's revised budget proposal from today:

March 14, 2013

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