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Minnesota lawmakers return for the last leg of session. Here’s what to watch
They have a month to pass a balanced two-year state budget with funding for schools, public safety, health programs and more ...
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St. Peter nearly became Minnesota’s capital; Frentz authors bill to make it the honorary capital
Minnesota history is filled with stories of political chicanery, backroom deals and other unpleasantness. For sheer chutzpah, ...
Will the MN Legislature pass a bonding bill this year?
As usual, local governments, state agencies and public universities are pushing for the Minnesota Legislature to pass a big ...
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Land speculators and lawmakers: How St. Peter nearly became Minnesota’s capital
A bill at the Legislature this session seeks to designate St. Peter as Minnesota’s honorary capital, a nod to its nearly ...
Ethics panel: MN Senate President must disclose possible future conflicts
The Senate Subcommittee on Ethics on Thursday advised Minnesota Senate President Bobby Joe Champion to disclose potential ...
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MN Senate energy bill could dial back landmark climate policies
Reducing compensation for some solar customers could ‘all but stop’ small-scale installations in rural Minnesota, advocates ...
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Lawmakers consider change to Minnesota teacher pensions, early retirement
SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Teachers and educators from across Minnesota packed a legislative commission meeting at the Minnesota Senate Building on Tuesday, calling on the state to allow teachers to ...