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Capitol View®

Reporting on State Politics and Government

Senate commerce panel weighs in on business tax repeals

DFL leaders in the Minnesota Senate remain reluctant to repeal three business sales taxes that passed last session, but that hasn’t stopped other Senate Democrats from pushing the issue. Members of the Senate Commerce Committee held an informational hearing today on bills to eliminate taxes on warehousing services, telecommunication equipment and business equipment repair.  They Read more →
by Tim Pugmire

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PoliGraph: Republican claims on Franken and the IRS go too far

Sen. Al Franken is running for re-election this year, making him a top target for the state’s Republicans. Many of them, including Franken’s potential opponents, are focusing on the Democrat’s apparent involvement in asking the Internal Revenue Service to give extra scrutiny to conservative political groups that masquerade as non-profits. Here’s a sampling of some Read more →
by Catharine Richert

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The Daily Digest (medical marijuana, MN Jobs Coalition, min. wage)

Welcome to the Daily Digest. Say it isn’t so! Minnesota: A state House committee  heard hours of emotional testimony before approving a bill allowing the use of medical marijuana. (MPR News) Gov. Mark Dayton wants to get rid of a thousand outdated laws and procedures during what he calls the “unsession.” (MPR News) Using a Read more →
by Catharine Richert

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House committee approves online voter registration

The Minnesota House Elections committee approved a bill Tuesday that would allow people to register to vote through a state website. DFL Secretary of State Mark Ritchie launched a website last fall, but critics took him to court saying that he exceeded his constitutional authority. The bill would allow the online registry to continue regardless Read more →
by Tom Scheck

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The Daily Digest (U.S. Senate poll, minimum wage, MNsure)

Welcome to the Daily Digest. Minnesota: A new KSTP/Survey USA poll shows DFL Sen. Al Franken leading his two closest challengers by 8 points. It comes a day after the same poll showed DFL Gov. Mark Dayton with a double-digit lead over his GOP challengers. (KSTP-TV) Social conservatives are wary of a bill introduced this Read more →
by Catharine Richert

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The Daily Digest (property taxes, budget surplus, Ukraine)

Welcome to Monday and welcome to the Daily Digest. Minnesota: The state’s revenue department says property taxes dropped by $8 million between 2013 and 2014. (MPR News) ICYMI: The state has a projected $1.23 million surplus. (MPR News) The verdict on medical marijuana is still out, largely because rigorous studies that would answer lingering questions Read more →
by Catharine Richert

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Revenue Department says overall property taxes will drop in 2014

The Minnesota Department of Revenue says statewide property tax costs fell by $8 million between 2013 and 2014. Gov. Mark Dayton and DFL legislators said that their budget plan would reduce overall property taxes – but the figure didn’t drop anywhere close to the $121 million they initially projected last July. Revenue Commissioner Myron Frans Read more →
by Tom Scheck

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PoliGraph: Kline health care tweet holds up

While President Barack Obama was in town this week for a speech, Minnesota 2nd Congressional District Republican Rep. John Kline used the opportunity to ask him some pointed questions — over Twitter. You promised premiums would drop by $2,000 due to #ObamaCare but Admin said premiums will rise for 2/3 small biz. Really? #KlineAsksPotus — Read more →
by Catharine Richert

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