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Capitol View®

Reporting on State Politics and Government

Bonding bill requests total $2.8 billion

Gov. Mark Dayton and state lawmakers will have plenty of construction projects to pick from next year when they begin assembling their bonding bill proposals. Preliminary capital budget requests already total $2.8 billion, according to a letter today from Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) Commissioner Jim Schowalter to House and Senate finance and capital investment committee…
by Tim Pugmire

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The Daily Digest (Cities squeezed by pension costs, Klobuchar backs filibuster changes)

Local governments in Minnesota are feeling the pain of dramatic increases in pension costs in recent years. In Washington, Democrats in the Senate are poised to consider rule changes that would restrict the use of the filibuster for some of the president's nominees. And yet another Republican is considering a run at Gov. Mark Dayton in 2014.
by Jon Collins

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Rosen still mulling run for governor

Rosen still mulling run for governor

State Sen. Julie Rosen, R-Fairmont, says she’s strongly considering a run for governor but isn’t ready to announce anything soon. “I’m working hard on it but I’m not ready to announce in the next two weeks,” Rosen said. Rosen didn’t say when she’ll make a final decision. Rosen is being courted to run for governor…
by Tom Scheck

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The Daily Digest (Senate wants Brodkorb sanctioned, GOP House passes farm bill without food stamps, Franken raises $2 million)

Former state Senate staffer Michael Brodkorb's lawsuit against the Senate takes a new turn after Brodkorb's lawyers publicly posted documents about other alleged extramarital affairs at the State Capitol. A judge had earlier ordered that the information remain private. And in Washington, the GOP House succeeded in passing a farm bill that severs the relationship between food stamps and agricultural policy. And as the 2014 elections approach, U.S. Sen. Al Franken turned in some impressive fundraising totals last quarter.
by Jon Collins

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State Sen. Pederson joins CD 6 race

State Sen. Pederson joins CD 6 race

Another candidate has joined the race for Congress in the 6th congressional district. Republican State Sen. John Pederson formally announced his candidacy today in St. Cloud. “I have very strong beliefs about the future of our country,” Pederson said. “I believe that I have the qualifications that will enable me to effectively represent the interests…
by Conrad Wilson

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Franken raises nearly $2 million in last quarter

Franken raises nearly $2 million in last quarter

Democrat Al Franken’s campaign for U.S. Senate reports raising $1.97 million between March 31 and June 30. The Senate candidate also reports having more than $3 million in the bank. Franken reports raising his $1.97 million from 29,925 donors. The campaign also says 97 percent of the contributions were $100 or less. Franken is gearing…
by Tom Scheck

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The Daily Digest (State revenues up $463 million, GOP drops food stamps from farm bill, Craft to challenge Kline)

There's positive news statewide as revenues exceed projections once again. In Washington, House Republicans move forward with their promise to split the food stamp and agricultural policy portions of the farm bill. And the 2014 congressional races continue to pick up steam as another Democrat enlists to run against Republican U.S. Rep. John Kline.
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State tax revenues up $463 million

A new economic report out today shows Minnesota tax collections exceeded expectations by $463 million in the fiscal year that ended June 30. The Department of Management and Budget (MMB) said net general fund receipts for FY 2013 are now estimated to total $17.927 billion. That’s 2.7 percent more than February’s forecast. Revenue from April…
by Tim Pugmire

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Kline gets another DFL opponent

Kline gets another DFL opponent

Another Democrat is getting ready to run for Congress in Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District. Tom Craft, a technology consultant from Eagan, says he’ll officially kick off his campaign for Congress on Saturday. He’s looking to defeat GOP Rep. John Kline. But before Craft faces Kline, he’ll need to win the DFL endorsement over former state Rep.…
by Tom Scheck

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First GOP gubernatorial forum scheduled for August

A gubernatorial forum featuring the Republican candidates for governor has been slated for August 1. The event, which is hosted by the MNGOP Senate Districts 31, 35, 36 and 37, will feature state Sen. Dave Thompson of Lakeville, Hennepin County Commissioner Jeff Johnson, Orono-based businessman Scott Honour and state Rep. Kurt Zellers of Maple Grove.…
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