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Capitol View®

Reporting on State Politics and Government

Dayton’s secret trip

Dayton’s secret trip

Gov. Dayton’s office announced today that Dayton will be traveling out of state Wednesday “for a meeting regarding a possible economic development opportunity for Minnesota.” The information, which was released on Dayton’s daily public schedule, also said Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development Commissioner Katie Clark Sieben and another staffer with DEED will attend…
by Tom Scheck

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Franken and Klobuchar recommend Luger be named U.S. Attorney

Franken and Klobuchar recommend Luger be named U.S. Attorney

DFL Sens. Amy Klobuchar and  Al Franken are recommending President Obama nominate attorney Andrew Luger to be the next U.S. Attorney for Minnesota. Luger, a partner at the Minneapolis law firm Greene Espel, is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney. He currently chairs the Minnesota Campaign Finance Board. “The U.S. Attorney plays a critical role in…
by Tom Scheck

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Board members named to oversee major Rochester redevelopment effort

Board members named to oversee major Rochester redevelopment effort

Gov. Mark Dayton announced today his appointments to an eight-member board that will make spending decisions about the state’s contribution to Mayo Clinic’s  expansion plan, what his office calls the “state’s largest-ever economic development project.” Dayton appointed his own chief of staff Tina Smith, Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak, Rani Engineering President Susan Rani and former…
by Tom Scheck

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Transportation secretary calls for bipartisan effort to rebuild roads and bridges

Transportation secretary calls for bipartisan effort to rebuild roads and bridges

U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx visited the site of the I-35W bridge collapse Monday to underscore the importance of maintaining the nation’s roads, bridges and other infrastructure. DFL Sen. Amy Klobuchar gave Foxx a brief tour of the new bridge site. The two then spoke briefly with reporters at the base of bridge. Foxx, who…
by Mark Zdechlik

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Dayton: No invites to same-sex weddings (yet)

Dayton: No invites to same-sex weddings (yet)

  The governor who signed the bill into law that legalized same-sex marriage says he has not been invited to any weddings of same-sex couples. “I don’t get invited to a lot of weddings,” Dayton said. “I kind of reached past that point. All of my staff get invited to a wedding every weekend.” Dayton…
by Tom Scheck

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Preservation panel approves Capitol plan

Preservation panel approves Capitol plan

DFL Gov. Mark Dayton and other members of the Capitol Preservation Commission gave their blessing today to the first phase of a $272 million renovation of the Capitol building. The panel approved a schematic design that sets the general parameters, scope and budget for the four-year renovation project. Also advanced was a work plan for…
by Tim Pugmire

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Franken not sure if he’ll back student loan deal

Franken not sure if he’ll back student loan deal

U.S. Sen. Al Franken said today that he’s unsure whether he’ll vote for a compromise on the cost of new federal loans for college students. Senate leaders reached the deal earlier this week that would lower the interest rates in the short term, and tie the interest rate on Stafford student loans to the ten…
by Tom Scheck

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Krinkie running for Congress

Krinkie running for Congress

Former state Rep. Phil Krinkie is running for Congress in Minnesota’s 6th District. Krinkie will officially announce his bid for Congress at the Sherburne County fair tomorrow in Elk River. “After prayer, discussion and careful consideration with my family and friends I believe that I can garner the support of the people in the sixth…
by Tom Scheck

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