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May 18, 2015 8:07 PM

Session ends in a rush; special session likely

The Legislature barely met its deadline to pass a budget and did not meet Gov. Mark Dayton's demand to fund universal pre-K, which means a special session is likely.

by Tim Pugmire

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May 18, 2015 2:44 PM

State auditor angry over budget bill

DFL State Auditor Rebecca Otto is hoping Gov. Mark Dayton vetoes the state government finance bill that House and Senate leaders negotiated in the closing hours of the 2015 session.

by Tim Pugmire

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May 18, 2015 2:00 AM

The Daily Digest: Midnight tonight

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by Catharine Richert

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May 17, 2015 1:27 PM

Dayton: Prepare for a special session

Dayton repeated his intention Sunday to veto an education finance bill that is poised for passage in the House and Senate.

by Catharine Richert

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May 17, 2015 9:01 AM

U.S. Education chief pressures legislators on pre-K

U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan says legislators should fund Gov. Mark Dayton's pre-kindergarten plan.

by Catharine Richert

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May 16, 2015 7:01 PM

Despite veto threat, lawmakers press ahead on budget

State lawmakers worked late into the night on Saturday on parts of a $41.5 billion budget for the next two years. But a gubernatorial veto threat has increased the possibilty of a special session.

by Tom Scheck

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May 16, 2015 4:41 PM

Health and human services budget takes shape

The conference committee report abandoned big cuts and boosts funding for nursing homes, mental health and other services.

by Catharine Richert

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May 16, 2015 3:59 PM

Deal limits police retention of license plate data

House and Senate negotiators have reached a deal on how long police departments can store data collected by electronic license plate readers. and it does not include any restrictions on who can access police body cam video.

by Tom Scheck

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May 16, 2015 12:00 PM

Commissioners: education bill a must

While Gov. Dayton feuds with legislative leaders over education funding, two of his commissioners are warning about the potential consequences of not passing an education budget bill.

by Tim Pugmire

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May 16, 2015 10:16 AM

Dayton, leaders digging in on education

Gov. Mark Dayton stood firm Saturday on his threat to veto an education funding bill that he contends is inadequate.

by Tim Pugmire

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