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Capitol View®

Reporting on State Politics and Government

Dayton: NFL perks ‘way overboard’ but necessary

Dayton: NFL perks ‘way overboard’ but necessary

Gov. Mark Dayton says the perks the NFL is seeking from Minnesota in exchange for Minneapolis hosting the Super Bowl in 2018 are "way overboard" but necessary to convince the NFL to bring the game to Minneapolis.
by Tom Scheck

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Entenza camp files complaint on Otto voter ID claims

The voter ID  issue is making an appearance in an unexpectedly heated DFL primary battle for Minnesota Auditor. A campaign staffer for Matt Entenza, who filed paperwork last week to run against Auditor Rebecca Otto, says in a complaint filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings that Otto violated state law by misrepresenting her record…
by Catharine Richert

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State Capitol renovation triggers office moves

State Capitol renovation triggers office moves

There’s another big office switch underway inside the Minnesota Capitol, but this time state lawmakers  have been forced to move by building repairs, not election results. Renovation work on the inside and outside of the historic Capitol will be in full swing this summer. Crews have already been emptying the east wing of the building,…
by Tim Pugmire

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The Daily Digest: VA wait times, student loans

Welcome to the Daily Digest. Here’s what’s going on in politics today. Minnesota: While a new report on Veterans Affairs health care found that long wait times are typical at many facilities, Minnesota’s Veterans Affairs medical centers have shorter wait times than others. (AP via MPR News) Still, the latest audit revealed that Minneapolis and…
by Catharine Richert

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The Daily Digest: food stamps, 8th District

Hello and welcome to a new work week. Here are some stories you may have missed while you were attending graduation parties and class reunions over the weekend: Minnesota: Despite an improving economy more than a half million Minnesotans are on food stamps, more than double the number 10 years ago. (MPR News) DFL U.S.…
by Mike Mulcahy

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Candidate filing reopened in four Minnesota locations

State officials announced today that they are re-opening the candidate filing period in three Minnesota House districts and one congressional district. The move comes a day after the deadline for filed candidates to withdraw their names. Those withdrawals left partisan nomination vacancies in four locations. The Minnesota Secretary of State’s office is re-opening the candidate…
by Tim Pugmire

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The Daily Digest: Senate building a go, VA agreement

Welcome to the Daily Digest on the 70th anniversary of the D-Day invasion. Minnesota: The state’s highest court lifted the final barrier to starting construction on a new Senate office building. (AP via MPR News) Sen. Dave Osmek of Mound is blasting the Metropolitan Council after recent heavy rains forced the city to pump untreated waste…
by Catharine Richert

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Howe’s exit means no GOP primary for secretary of state

Howe’s exit means no GOP primary for secretary of state

  Former Republican state Sen. John Howe of Red Wing, who  considered running for Minnesota Secretary of State in the Aug. 12 primary, has decided to keep his word and abide by the GOP endorsement. Howe filed the form to withdraw as a candidate today, minutes before the 5 p.m. deadline. He lost the party…
by Tim Pugmire

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Minn. DFL party chair predicts demise of state, local political parties

Minnesota DFL party chairman Ken Martin told the Federal Election Commission this week that state and local political parties may disappear altogether in an unregulated world of campaign contributions. “It is my sincere belief that if we do not address the growing imbalance of political money flowing towards unregulated, shadow organizations we may very well…
by Catharine Richert

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