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Capitol View®

Reporting on State Politics and Government

Advocates continue push for medical marijuana bill

Advocates continue push for medical marijuana bill

Medical marijuana advocates are urging state lawmakers to take action on their bill before the end of the 2014 session. During a state Capitol news conference today, they highlighted a growing list of physicians and clergy members who support the legalization of medical marijuana. The bill would allow physicians to prescribe marijuana to patients with Read more →
by Tim Pugmire

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Republican Abeler to retire from MN House to focus on U.S. Senate run

Republican Abeler to retire from MN House to focus on U.S. Senate run

State Rep. Jim Abeler, R-Anoka, said today that he’s retiring from the Minnesota House to campaign for U.S. Senate. Abeler made the announcement to show supporters that he’s focused solely on his bid for the Senate.  Up until now he has left open the possibility of running again for his House seat, even though he Read more →
by Tom Scheck

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Together, Franken and DSCC raise $36,500

Another political fund meant to help DFL Sen. Al Franken win re-election has posted its latest finance report. The 10,000 Lakes Victory 2014 fund raised about $36,500 since the start of the year, when it was first created. It’s a joint fundraising committee set up between Franken’s campaign and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, which Read more →
by Catharine Richert

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The Daily Digest (taxes, Mills, drug offenders)

Minnesota: Legislators are back, and taxes are on their agenda. (MPR News) A House committee will vet three people Gov. Mark Dayton has appointed to the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board. (Star Tribune) Rep. Rick Nolan challenger Stewart Mills says he views himself as an accidental candidate. (The Brainerd Dispatch) The bonding bill legislators Read more →
by Catharine Richert

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The Daily Digest (cops at the Capitol, tax cuts, common core)

Welcome to the Daily Digest. Minnesota: People who back legalizing medical marijuana say law enforcement has too much clout in the Capitol. (MPR News) Gov. Mark Dayton’s claim that he cut taxes by $508 million leaves out some context. (MPR News) A Democratic super PAC has reserved TV time in Minnesota. (MPR News) Sen. Al…
by Catharine Richert

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PoliGraph: Dayton’s tax cut claims leave out context

Gov. Mark Dayton is touting a package of tax cuts he signed into law recently as evidence that his administration is out to help middle class Minnesotans. Democrats say the cuts were possible because the state has a surplus. Republicans say Democrats are trying to make themselves look good during an election year. “This session, Read more →
by Catharine Richert

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Democratic super PAC reserves nearly $700K of ad time to defend Nolan, attack Kline

WASHINGTON – So far, Minnesota’s airwaves have mostly been devoid of campaign ads. But a Democratic super PAC is making big plans for the state this fall, reserving nearly $700,000 worth of TV advertising to prop up 8th District DFL Rep. Rick Nolan and attack 2nd District Republican Rep. John Kline. It’s part of $6.5…
by Brett Neely

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The Daily Digest (Ortman’s fundraising, Brataas passes, minimum wage concerns)

Welcome to the Daily Digest. Minnesota: State Sen. Torrey Westrom, who is running against 7th Congressional  District Rep. Collin Peterson, has been named a ‘contender’ in the NRCC’s Young Guns program. (MPR News) State Sen. Julianne Ortman, who is seeking the GOP endorsement to challenge Sen. Al Franken, says she raised $375,000 in the first Read more →
by Catharine Richert

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Ortman Senate campaign posts big fundraising gain

Ortman Senate campaign posts big fundraising gain

State Sen. Julianne Ortman, R-Chanhassen, says her U.S. Senate campaign raised $375,000 during the first three months of 2014. Campaign officials say that’s a more than 300 percent increase over Ortman’s 4th quarter 2013 fundraising. Her fundraising total now stands at $610,000.  That’s well below businessman and political newcomer Mike McFadden’s $2.8 million total, but it Read more →
by Mark Zdechlik

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