Economic development takes cuts
Minnesota economic development takes a $21 million hit in a year when the economy itself is taking its biggest hit in 50 years. The Senate voted to cut economic development funding 38-28 Monday night....
View ArticleTomassoni: Honor 1960 Olympic team
Former Olympic hockey player Sen. David Tomassoni wants today’s White House to recognize an American gold medal team of 50 years ago. That is when the U.S. Olympic men’s hockey team captured the gold...
View ArticleProperty tax refund deadline nears
Minnesota homeowners and renters have until Aug. 15 to apply for a property tax refund. Local county assessor’s offices and the state Revenue Department have information about the refund. "Due to cuts...
View ArticleGOP launches session with businesses up front
Republicans who control the Minnesota Legislature are showing the importance they place on businesses. Continue reading →
View ArticleDayton tax plan fails in what DFL calls theater
The Republican-controlled Senate voted 63-1 today against Gov. Dayton’s proposal to raise taxes on Minnesota’s richest residents, but Dayton and other Democrats called the debate meaningless...
View ArticleGOP pitch: Dayton tax suffers bipartisan defeat
Republicans are using legislative votes against Gov. Mark Dayton’s tax proposal as evidence it has little support. Continue reading →
View ArticleSenate education bill focuses on reading
The Minnesota Senate wants to divert some education funding to help children read by third grade, but critics do not like how the plan takes money from other needs. Continue reading →
View ArticleSenate OKs voter ID over objections that some may not vote
State Sens. David Tomassoni and Keith Langseth worry that elderly Minnesotans like their mothers may not be allowed to vote if the state requires photo identification before casting ballots. Continue...
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