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Reporting on State Politics and Government

The Daily Digest (Minn. to be testing ground for health care law, GOP seeks ACA delays, Dayton pushes Congress on farm bill)

At the state level, Minnesota is at the front of the pack in implementing the main tenets of the Affordable Care Act. But Republicans nationally are hoping to delay the law's individual mandate even as Obama's PR campaign for the law picks up steam. And Gov. Mark Dayton is among those asking Congress to set aside differences to pass a farm bill that includes both food stamps and agricultural policy.
by Jon Collins

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One week after appointment, Overton resigns from Racing Commission

The former chair of the Minnesota Racing Commission has resigned his position. Jesse Overton, who was reappointed to the Commission last week, confirmed to MPR News that he sent Gov. Dayton a resignation letter that was effective today. “I was under vicious attack,” Overton said in an interview.  He said two employees of the Minnesota…
by Tom Scheck

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Minnesota’s chief backer of same-sex marriage takes a national job

Minnesota’s chief backer of same-sex marriage takes a national job

The leader of a group that successfully lobbied to make same-sex marriage legal in Minnesota has been hired to help get the law passed in other states. The New York-based Freedom to Marry announced Tuesday that Richard Carlbom will be the group’s director of state campaigns. Carlbom has been the campaign manager for Minnesotans United…
by Tom Scheck

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Emmer raises $220k for Congressional campaign

Republican Tom Emmer’s campaign announced today that Emmer raised $220,000 in the first month of his campaign for Congress. In a news release, Emmer announced that he raised the funds from more than 300 donors. The report has not yet been filed with the Federal Election Commission so it isn’t known where Emmer tapped his…
by Tom Scheck

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Former state lawmaker running for secretary of state

Former state lawmaker running for secretary of state

Former DFL state Rep. Jeremy Kalin is launching a campaign for secretary of state. Kalin, who served two terms in the Minnesota House representing the North Branch area, is scheduled to make a formal announcement this afternoon at the State Capitol. Kalin said he’s running because he is passionate about democracy and making it work…
by Tim Pugmire

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The Daily Digest (Voter ID resurfaces, Changes threatened to Senate rules, Kline reports record haul)

On Tuesday's edition of The Daily Digest, we'll look at how the divisive issue of voter ID could again emerge in the state. In Washington, U.S. Rep. John Kline beats his own record for fundraising. And the U.S. Senate is heading towards a confrontation that Democrats warn could result in changes to filibuster rules.
by Jon Collins

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The Daily Digest (Hann won’t run for governor, farm bill support frays, Mills on campaign trail)

Following a long holiday weekend, the Republican field of candidates for governor continues to shake out. In Washington, what's behind the U.S. House's inability to craft a deal on the farm bill? And on the campaign trail, GOPer Stewart Mills argues that government hurts job growth.
by Jon Collins

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Hann announces he won’t run for Minnesota governor

Hann announces he won’t run for Minnesota governor

Sen. David Hann of Eden Prairie announced today that  he will not run for governor in the 2014 race.  In a statement, Hann said he will instead  continue to devote his attention to his role as Minnesota Senate minority leader. Several Republicans have already announced they’ll run including Scott Honour, Hennepin County Commissioner Jeff Johnson,…
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