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July 14, 2017 10:02 AM

Dayton, other governors make cybersecurity pledge

Gov. Mark Dayton joined 37 other governors Friday in making a commitment to improve state cybersecurity efforts.

by Tim Pugmire

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July 14, 2017 1:39 AM

Daily Digest: Last minute reprieve for hotline

A grant from the state helps a suicide prevention hotline stay open.

by Mike Mulcahy

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July 13, 2017 8:42 AM

Go-to guy Vekich to head Vikings stadium board

Michael Vekich lands latest high-profile post: Dayton names him to run Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority.

by Brian Bakst

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July 13, 2017 1:36 AM

Daily Digest: Self imposed pay gap

Who has the power to set the salary of state lawmakers?

by Mike Mulcahy

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July 12, 2017 11:01 PM

Difference between Minn. senators, House reps? $14K

Minnesota senators earn more than representatives, despite a constitutional amendment that was supposed to remove legislators' control of their salaries. The pay gap is the result of the conflicting views House and Senate leaders have about a constitutional amendment on legislative salaries.

by Tim Pugmire

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July 12, 2017 5:57 AM

Dayton is on hunt for leeway from feds

Dayton presses feds for waivers on health insurance and on driver's licenses. He says the outlook on both fronts is favorable.

by Brian Bakst

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July 12, 2017 1:40 AM

Daily Digest: Emails? Again?

Good morning and happy Wednesday. How about that All-Star Game? OK, I admit I went to bed long before it was over. Now that I’ve got that off my chest, here’s the Digest. 1. The future of the new mandatory sick and safe time ordinance in the city of Minneapolis is now in the hands…

by Mike Mulcahy

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July 11, 2017 7:33 AM

MN Court of Appeals hears Mpls sick time case

A three judge panel heard arguments Tuesday on a lawsuit challenging Minneapolis' new mandatory sick and safe time ordinance.

by Tim Pugmire

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July 11, 2017 1:38 AM

Daily Digest: Tuesday roundup

Jeronimo Yanez is no longer a police officer and some other items in the news.

by Mike Mulcahy

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July 10, 2017 11:58 AM

Protest policies under review at MN Capitol

State lawmakers and other officials discuss protests at the Capitol, which some say are growing more intense.

by Tim Pugmire

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