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Capitol View®

Reporting on State Politics and Government

New law requires private companies to open govt. contract data

Some private companies may have to release information related to government contracts under a new law signed by Gov. Mark Dayton.  The governor’s office announced today he had signed the bill. The law requires government contractors to disclose any data used to perform functions on behalf of the government. The measure comes after a Minnesota…
by Tom Scheck

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The Daily Digest: ‘Unsession,’ Senate building

Welcome to the Daily Digest. Minnesota: Gov. Mark Dayton touted more than  1,000 changes made to state law that he says will make government work better. (MPR News) A legal fight over a new building for Minnesota state senators has taken a turn. (AP via MPR News) Minnesota lawmakers say federal legislation awaiting the president’s…
by Catharine Richert

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Dayton says changes will streamline government

DFL Gov. Mark Dayton is highlighting more than 1,000 recently enacted changes that he contends will make state government work better. The changes range from tax code simplification to removing outdated laws from the statute books, and were all part of an initiative Dayton dubbed the “unsession.”
by Tim Pugmire

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The Daily Digest: Ortman airs ads, Nolan on VA

Welcome to the Daily Digest. Here’s what you may have missed over the long weekend. Minnesota: DFLer Sen. Roger Reinert, who tangled with the Teamsters Union over Sunday liquor sales this session, has lost his endorsement from the labor organization. (MPR News) PoliGraph fact-checked claims from House Speaker Paul Thissen and House Minority Leader Kurt Daudt.…
by Catharine Richert

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Nolan calls for Shinseki’s resignation

WASHINGTON – The chorus calling for Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki’s resignation is getting louder. The latest call comes from 8th District U.S. Rep. Rick Nolan, who’s the first Democrat in Minnesota’s congressional delegation and one of just a handful of House  Democrats to call for Shinseki’s departure. Nolan said Shinseki, who’s served as VA…
by Brett Neely

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Sen. Reinert loses Teamsters backing

A state legislator who tangled with the Teamsters Union over Sunday liquor sales this session has lost his endorsement from the labor organization. Sen. Roger Reinert, DFL-Duluth,  tried unsuccessfully to pass a bill allowing beer taprooms to sell growlers on Sunday.  The Teamsters opposed the move, saying it could force them to reopen contracts with…
by Tim Pugmire

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PoliGraph: Picking apart Daudt, Thissen claims

The Legislature finished up its work for the year last week, and the House Republican and Democratic leaders went on MPR News’ Daily Circuit to hash out what got done and what didn’t. PoliGraph fact-checked four claims from the conversation between House Speaker Paul Thissen, DFL-Minneapolis, and House Minority Leader Kurt Daudt, R-Crown. “Minnesota now…
by Catharine Richert

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Days before GOP convention, Ortman to air first ad

Just before the Republican endorsing convention, Sen. Julianne Ortman will be running ads on TV stations in the Twin Cities. Ortman, who represents Chanhassen, is seeking her party’s endorsement to challenge Sen. Al Franken in the primary. She’s counting on party backing to continue her campaign, otherwise she will drop out of the race. UPDATE:…
by Catharine Richert

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The Daily Digest: St. Peter hospital; McFadden voting

Welcome to the Daily Digest. Minnesota: There were more calls Thursday for changes at the state security hospital in St. Peter. (MPR News) Rep. Kurt Zellers has picked former Rep. Dean Simpson to be his running mate. (MPR News) Lawmakers gave counties money to try to stop invasive species. (MPR News) GOP U.S. Senate hopeful…
by Catharine Richert

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Dayton, tribal leaders dedicate veterans memorial

Dayton, tribal leaders dedicate veterans memorial

State and tribal leaders gathered on the grounds of Minnesota Capitol today to honor American Indians who have served in the military. They dedicated a new plaque, located in the area known as the Court of Honor. Lawmakers passed a bill in 2013 authorizing the placement of the memorial. Erma Vizenor, chairwoman of the White…
by Tim Pugmire

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