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Reporting on State Politics and Government

Wisconsin an issue in Minnesota governor’s race

Wisconsin an issue in Minnesota governor’s race

Minnesota Democrats are using some remarks Jeff Johnson made about Wisconsin to rile up opposition to the Republican endorsed candidate for governor. Johnson told a tea party group recently that he’d like to implement Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s policies here. That has Democrats upset, but Johnson isn’t backing down. Walker’s push to remove collective bargaining…
by Tom Scheck

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The Daily Digest: Voter registration law

Good morning! Minnesota A quirk in state law may help explain why more than a hundred people are registered to vote at a mail drop in Minneapolis. (MPR News) The president of the University of Minnesota got a raise and a five year contract extension. (Star Tribune) 8th Congressional District Republican challenger Stewart Mills is out…
by Brett Neely

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After Kahn complaint, a new GOP photo ID push

The Republican candidate for Minnesota Secretary of State says concerns about improprieties in a Minnesota House primary election campaign validate his call to change the voting system. The Hennepin County Attorney’s office is investigating whether a private mailbox center in Minneapolis is being improperly used as an address for more than 100 voters. The complaint…
by Tom Scheck

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Mills attacks Nolan in gun-themed ad

Mills attacks Nolan in gun-themed ad

WASHINGTON - In case it wasn’t obvious already, gun rights are going to be a big issue in 8th District Congressional race. Republican challenger Stewart Mills, who first gained attention with a video aggressively backing gun rights and whose family owns a chain of stores that sells firearms, is out with its first attack ad claiming…
by Brett Neely

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Hobby Lobby response puts McFadden on the spot

Hobby Lobby response puts McFadden on the spot

WASHINGTON – Senate Democrats wasted no time rolling out a response to last week’s Supreme Court decision on contraception and religious freedom. That decision exempts the evangelical Christian owners of the Hobby Lobby chain of stores and other religiously-minded corporations from the Affordable Care Act’s requirement to provide mandatory contraceptive coverage. The bill, introduced on Wednesday with…
by Brett Neely

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The Daily Digest: Light rail deal, border crisis

Good morning! Minnesota A deal has been reached to allow the Southwest Light Rail project to proceed. (MPR News) The GOP’s candidates for governor have ideas about how to overhaul the education system to close the achievement gap. (MPR News) Minnesota home health care workers  filed the paperwork to trigger a union election that they…
by Brett Neely

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Hillary Clinton bringing book tour to St. Paul

Hillary Clinton bringing book tour to St. Paul

Hillary Clinton will be signing copies of her memoir, Hard Choices on Sunday, July 20  at Common Good Books  in St. Paul. Organizers say tickets will be required to gain access to the signing. The tickets will be available on  Saturday, July 12. For $35.00 those interested can get  a copy of the book and a place in line to…
by Mark Zdechlik

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GOP governor hopefuls: Overhaul education to close gap

In the lead-up to the August primary, four Republicans hoping to beat Gov. Mark Dayton this fall are using education issues to rally supporters. Minnesota has one of the nation’s widest achievement gaps between white students and students of color. Department of Education data released earlier this year show Minnesota making some gains in closing that gap. Still, it…
by Catharine Richert

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The Daily Digest: the GOP’s economic message

The Daily Digest: the GOP’s economic message

Good morning! Minnesota This year Republicans are talking about the economy, not social issues. But the GOP contenders seeking a shot this fall at Gov. Mark Dayton face a similar dilemma — how to convince voters Dayton and the Democrats have bungled the state’s economy when most indicators show Minnesota is recovering pretty well. (MPR…
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