LEGISLATURE
Process leads to Dayton outdoors funding vetoes
Gov. Mark Dayton vetoed two provisions of a bill funding outdoors and arts projects, saying a House committee ignored a citizen advisory panel. The vetoes eliminated $3 million to fight aquatic invas...
Posted on 5/23/13 at 11:37 AM
Proposed new N.D. Outdoor Heritage Fund initiated measure to get hearing Thursday
The North Dakota Wildlife Federation and other conservation advocates in the state are asking people who care about the states natural resources and the wild places that remain to get behind a new pro...
Posted on 3/1/13 at 4:47 PM
Areavoices Digest #67 - More than just Marilyn Hagerty
That title you see above is my cheap ploy to get you to click on my blog. I'm not beneath trickery. But the fact is: Marilyn Hagerty is hot. Stories about her and now her Areavoices blog are generatin...
Posted on 3/14/12 at 4:39 PM
Dayton suggests bad back may delay budget plan
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton says he is recovering well from back surgery, but if he is not better by Jan. 22 he may delay releasing his budget proposal.By Don Davis , January 14, 2013
Paychecks shrink as fiscal rhetoric expands
Americans will pay Washington more, despite rhetoric from politicians saying they shot down most tax increases on New Year’s Day, and in the aftermath of what widely was described as a flawed federal budget bill, the public should expect more federal fiscal drama in coming months.By Don Davis , January 09, 2013
Minnesotans watch to see if state budget will increase
By Don Davis and Danielle Killey, Forum Communications , January 09, 2013
For Peterson, fiscal cliff bill puts budget 'further behind'
U.S. Representative Collin Peterson, an accountant before turning politician, could not support budget legislation passed on New Year’s night because it will grow the federal deficit by $3.9 trillion. “They spent more than they raised,” the western Minnesota Democratic congressman said about those who voted for the measure in the name of deficit control. “So we are further behind.”By Don Davis , January 04, 2013
Happy days for Minnesota Democrats
Forgive Minnesota Democrats if they’re wearing broad smiles lately. Democratic-Farmer-Laborites won all the big prizes in Tuesday’s election.By Don Davis , November 14, 2012
Happy days are here again for Minnesota Democrats
It was easy to tell Democrats from Republicans in the Minnesota Capitol Wednesday, the day after the party snatched back control of the House and Senate.By Don Davis , November 08, 2012
Legislative forum will focus on senior care
The forum will feature eight candidates who are running for the Minnesota House or Minnesota Senate. Caring for our aging population is a major issue in the 2012 election.September 21, 2012
State fairgoers can weigh in on fireworks, other legislative issues
Fairgoers can let their opinion be known on a number of state issues by participating in the annual Minnesota State Fair Poll at the House of Representatives booth during the fair’s 12-day run, Aug. 23- Sept. 3.August 20, 2012
Capitol Chatter: Bakk suggests House OK disaster aid, then leave
The question on everyone’s mind during a news conference about a special disaster aid legislative session was whether Republican leaders could keep their members from bringing up other issues.By Don Davis , July 16, 2012
Capitol Chatter: Marriage amendment backers count on DFL votes
Conventional political wisdom is that a gay-marriage prohibition on the Nov. 6 ballot would pit Democratic-Farmer-Laborites against Republicans.By Don Davis , July 08, 2012
Capitol Chatter: DFL chairman seeks move toward political center
Political observers have watched for years as those who make decisions in the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party move the political left and Republican decision makers head to the right.By Don Davis , May 28, 2012
Tears flow at legislative retirements
Torrey Westrom recalled the last time he saw the Minnesota House chamber when he was in 6th grade, a few years before he was blinded and several years before becoming a state representative. Bill Hilty said many of his colleagues will be back next year and “carrying on, which makes my decision easier.”By Don Davis , May 18, 2012
Ingebrigtsen, Westrom point out session's highs and lows
By Al Edenloff , May 18, 2012
Vikings stadium: cheers or jeers?
By Al Edenloff , May 16, 2012
Dayton vetoes GOP tax bill
Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton vetoed a smaller tax-relief bill than Republicans wanted, saying Monday that it would cost $119 million over three years, mostly to cut business taxes.By Don Davis , May 14, 2012
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