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May 20, 2019 1:35 PM

Opioid deal puts drugmakers on hook for problems

New fees on drug companies will generate $20 million per year to fight the opioid addiction crisis.

by Brian Bakst

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May 20, 2019 1:31 AM

Daily Digest: Let’s make a deal

A roundup of politics and government stories from around Minnesota.

by Bill Wareham

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May 19, 2019 4:11 PM

Deal reached, but overtime session still needed at Capitol

The Legislature will need a special session to pass a budget agreement top leaders reached Sunday, and Republicans in the House say they weren't included in the deal-making.

by Brian Bakst

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May 18, 2019 11:25 AM

As budget negotiations stall, lawmakers prepare for overtime

Gov. Tim Walz rallied teachers at the Capitol Saturday, while Republican senators passed a resolution preparing for a government shutdown.

by Briana Bierschbach

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May 17, 2019 10:19 AM

Special session looms

With Minnesota lawmakers still not in agreement on a new state budget, and time running out, a special session appears unavoidable.

by Tim Pugmire

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May 17, 2019 1:17 AM

Daily Digest: Now what?

A Friday roundup of Minnesota political news.

by Mike Mulcahy

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May 16, 2019 4:45 PM

Senate Republicans prep for budget stalemate

Budget talks at the Minnesota Capitol ended early Thursday night, and Senate Republicans started laying plans to avoid a state government shutdown.

by Brian Bakst

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May 16, 2019 12:05 PM

Minnesotans, lawmakers in waiting game on budget deal

Shutdown prevention bill emerges. Meanwhile, there are lots of rallies and lots of waiting on a warm spring day at the Minnesota Capitol.

by Briana Bierschbach

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May 16, 2019 6:48 AM

Elder abuse legislation ready for end-of-session push

An agreement on a bill to prevent elder abuse and neglect in Minnesota has emerged in the final week of the legislative session.

by Tim Pugmire

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May 16, 2019 1:19 AM

Daily Digest: Private talks continue

A quick roundup of some Minnesota political stories in the news.

by Mike Mulcahy

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