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December 12, 2014 10:43 AM

Drone law could get off ground next session

Twenty states already have drone laws on the books. Minnesota does not, although three bills were introduced last session.

by Tim Pugmire

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December 11, 2014 11:36 PM

The Daily Digest: A long night for Congress

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by Brett Neely

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December 11, 2014 11:26 PM

Minnesota U.S. House Dems all vote against spending bill

The final vote was 219-206. Minnesota Republican Reps. John Kline and Erik Paulsen were the only Minnesotans in the U.S. House to back the bill.

by Brett Neely

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December 11, 2014 9:20 AM

Kline defends proposed retiree benefit cuts

Republican U.S. Rep. John Kline said it's better for pension benefits to be cut rather than see the pension funds fail.

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December 11, 2014 8:43 AM

Labor group wants new job protections

After last session’s passage of a minimum wage increase to $9.50 an hour by 2016, labor unions are now calling on Minnesota lawmakers to pass requirements for sick time and predictable schedules.

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December 10, 2014 11:41 PM

The Daily Digest: Community Action investigation

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December 10, 2014 9:39 AM

State Senate trims committee list, schedule

The Minnesota Senate will begin the 2015 session without an education policy committee.

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December 10, 2014 7:39 AM

Schowalter leaving as state finance chief

DFL Gov. Mark Dayton today announced more changes in his cabinet for his second term. Minnesota Management and Budget Commissioner Jim Schowalter is stepping down to take a new job as president and CEO of the Minnesota Council of Health Plans. He’s leaving after 20 years in state government. Schowlater’s replacement at MMB will…

by Tim Pugmire