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Capitol View®

Reporting on State Politics and Government

Senate panel approves new financial reporting rules for legislators

A bill that would require lawmakers to provide more details about their household income and who they work for has cleared its first hurdle in the Minnesota Senate. Currently, lawmakers have to disclose information about their financial interests. But the bill would require spouses to do the same. It would also require legislators who serve Read more →
by Catharine Richert

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House Democrats want more answers on Senate Office Building

House Democrats want more answers on Senate Office Building

House Democrats aren’t expected to approve funding for a new Senate Office Building anytime soon. DFL House Majority Leader Erin Murphy says she’s sending a letter to the Department of Administration to get answers to a few of their questions about the building.  She also said they are waiting for a ruling by the Minnesota Read more →
by Tom Scheck

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With budget battles fading, Ellison rolls out progressive budget vision

With budget battles fading, Ellison rolls out progressive budget vision

WASHINGTON – The Washington Budget Wars of 2011 to 2013 ended with last December’s budget deal, essentially a cease-fire that locked in the bulk of spending cuts Republicans had gained over the previous three years while Democrats got slightly higher spending numbers and the ability to fund new programs, shuffle around money and protect entitlement Read more →
by Brett Neely

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Nolan taps union lobbyist for campaign manager

8th District DFL Congressman Rick Nolan has hired Kendal Killian to run his 2014 reelection campaign.  Minnesota’s 8th District is expected to be the most competitive congressional match-up in the state in the upcoming round of mid-term elections. Republican businessman Stewart Mills, whose family owns the Mills Fleet Farm chain, hopes to run against Nolan Read more →
by Mark Zdechlik

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The Daily Digest (campaign finance, marijuana, CIA)

Welcome to the Daily Digest. Minnesota:  A coalition of groups want the state to allow convicted felons to vote in Minnesota as soon as they’re out of prison. (MPR News) Despite partisan differences a state Senate committee has approved an anti-bullying bill. (Star Tribune) An effort to toughen campaign finance disclosure rules faces hurdles. (MPR Read more →
by Catharine Richert

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Former state Sen. Howe wants SOS job

Former State Sen. John Howe of Red Wing is running to be the GOP candidate for Secretary of State. Howe announced his campaign just a day after Dennis Nguyen withdrew from the race. Howe said his background as a businessman and a mayor has prepared him for the job. “I’ve personally had to go through the Read more →
by Catharine Richert

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Bachmann to receive anti-abortion award, speak at Oxford Union

WASHINGTON - She may be retiring but Michele Bachmann isn’t fading away. Just last weekend, the 6th District Republican delivered a speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference that was highly critical of former Secretary of State and likely presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. This Wednesday, Bachmann will be feted by leaders of the influential anti-abortion group Read more →
by Brett Neely

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The Daily Digest (tax cut vote, Garofalo, voter registration)

Welcome to Tuesday’s Daily Digest. Minnesota: Senate Republicans tried to force a tax cut vote Monday, but to no avail. (MPR News) Rep. Pat Garofalo, R-Farmington, apologized for a Twitter comment that some have called racist. (MPR News) Dennis Nguyen, the GOP candidate for Secretary of State, dropped out of the race. (MPR News) The…
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Senate Republicans try to force tax vote

Republicans in the Minnesota Senate tried unsuccessfully today to force a vote on tax cuts. During the morning floor session, Senate Minority Leader David Hann, R-Eden Prairie, offered a motion to suspend the rules for an immediate vote on the tax bill passed by the House last week. The motion failed on a 26 -38 Read more →
by Tim Pugmire

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GOP candidate for Sec. of State withdraws

Dennis Nguyen has withdrawn from the Minnesota Secretary of State’s race. Nguyen, a local businessman, was the only GOP candidate for the open seat, which will be vacated by current Secretary of State Mark Ritchie this year. “My four young children require my active involvement in their lives,” according to Nguyen’s Facebook page. “Additionally, global Read more →
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