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In the Not-Now
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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I decided for this week's digest to offer up another look at some of our top performing blogs. They're both consistent with their posts, and their posts seem to generate broad interest in everything f...
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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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Bill cracks down on metal theft

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and U.S. Representative Erik Paulsen (R-MN) reintroduced bipartisan legislation this week to crack down on the growing problem of metal theft.

March 02, 2013

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State deficit at $627 million

Minnesota’s projected budget deficit for the next two years is lower than expected at $627 million, the Minnesota Management and Budget reported this morning.

By Danielle Killey , February 28, 2013

Ingebrigtsen: Governor's tax bill introduced

Editor's note: The following is a weekly summary from State Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen, R-Alexandria, about his work at the Legislature.

By Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen, R-Alexandria , February 25, 2013

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Capitol Chatter: Thursday’s forecast to show budget temperature

One of the big days of the Minnesota legislative session arrives Thursday, when state fiscal leaders announce how state revenues and spending are doing.

By Don Davis , February 25, 2013

Younger children featured in budget plan

By Don Davis , February 19, 2013

Bigger deficit? Tax impacts? State budget questions abound

Federal tax law changes could lead to a deeper Minnesota budget deficit, the state Senate leader says, one of several uncertainties about the state budget.

By Don Davis and Danielle Killey , February 18, 2013

Westrom: Serious concerns over Medical Assistance bill

The Medical Assistance (MA) Expansion passed the Senate and House and will be sent to the Governor for his signature.

By Senator Torrey Westrom, R-Elbow Lake , February 17, 2013

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Group seeks laws to protect kids from toxic chemicals in toys

Healthy Legacy, a Minnesota-based public health coalition, recently announced its intent to pursue legislation that will protect children from toxic chemicals in consumer products.

February 17, 2013

Ingebrigtsen: Conformity tax bill benefits Minnesotans

Editor's note: The following political column was written by Minnesota Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen, R-Alexandria.

By Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen, R-Alexandria , February 16, 2013

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Political Notebook: House votes to match state taxes with new federal law

Income tax returns Minnesotans file this spring will conform to new federal laws if state senators follow the House’s Monday action.

By Don Davis , February 12, 2013

Legislative Notebook: Bill advances to save Minnesota taxpayers’ money this year

As many as 192,000 Minnesotans would benefit if state legislators quickly pass a bill matching state tax law with federal law, the state House Taxes Committee chairwoman says.

By Don Davis , February 05, 2013

Capitol Chatter: Debates continue over Dayton budget impact

Gov. Mark Dayton’s budget proposal continues to play out in interesting ways, usually with Republicans strongly opposed and Democrats more mildly in support.

By Don Davis , February 04, 2013

Legislative notebook: Bill would raise ‘little cigar’ tax

Some Minnesota legislators want to raise the tax on “little cigars,” saying the products cost less than cigarettes and they can be flavored as a way to attract children.

By Don Davis , January 29, 2013

Bill would cut costs of prescription drugs

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar recently re-introduced legislation to help lower prescription drug prices for seniors.

January 27, 2013

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New legislation combats mental health problems in criminal justice system

This week, U.S. Senator Al Franken (D-Minnesota) and U.S. Representative Richard Nugent (R-Florida) said they will be introducing bipartisan legislation with 25 cosponsors that will make communities safer by improving access to mental health services for people in the criminal justice system who need treatment.

January 26, 2013

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