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March 2, 2017 5:57 AM

Lawmakers question cost of college loan tax credits

Minnesota lawmakers are considering ways to provide some tax relief for people paying college loans, but the price tag is giving some pause.

by Tim Pugmire

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March 2, 2017 12:45 AM

Daily Digest: Real ID and immigrants

Real ID legislation is tangled up again at the state Capitol.

by Mike Mulcahy

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March 1, 2017 8:04 AM

Youth ask Dayton, Smith to forge ahead on renewable energy

Young climate change activists flooded the governor's reception room to implore state leaders to set a new renewable energy mandate.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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March 1, 2017 6:57 AM

Push for June primary is back on

Past efforts to push up the primary to early summer have stalled, but supporters say low turnout demands a change.

by Brian Bakst

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March 1, 2017 12:40 AM

Daily Digest: Surplus grows, Trump speaks

The state has more money as the governor and lawmakers get down to work on a two year budget.

by Mike Mulcahy

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February 28, 2017 8:54 AM

Dayton details (brief) time with Trump

Dayton said he would welcome President Trump to Minnesota any time even though the two are at odds over most policies.

by Brian Bakst

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February 28, 2017 3:17 AM

Minnesota’s budget surplus grows to $1.65 billion

Despite the better numbers, officials on Tuesday struck a note of caution, warning that federal budget unknowns "create significant risk for this forecast." Some lawmakers want a bigger state budget cushion to guard against any future cuts in federal aid.

by Brian Bakst

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February 28, 2017 12:48 AM

Daily Digest: Senate passes Sunday liquor sales

Sunday liquor sales are in sight; the latest budget forecast comes today.

by Mike Mulcahy

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February 27, 2017 12:44 AM

Daily Digest: Ellison stays in Congress

After coming in second in his bid to lead the DNC, Keith Ellison will remain in Congress.

by Mike Mulcahy

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February 24, 2017 12:41 AM

Daily Digest: House passes Real ID bill

The House passed a real ID bill Thursday, but it won't be the final word.

by Mike Mulcahy

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