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Capitol View®

Reporting on State Politics and Government

Westrom calls for more fireworks to be sold in Minnesota

Westrom calls for more fireworks to be sold in Minnesota

A state lawmaker is using this year’s 4th of July to call for legislation that would expand the sale and use of fireworks in Minnesota. Sen. Torrey Westrom, R-Elbow Lake, says he plans to introduce a bill next session to legalize more fireworks in Minnesota. Westrom says his bill would allow Minnesotans to sell and use…
by Tom Scheck

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Thompson resigns leadership position

State Sen. Dave Thompson, R-Lakeville, announced today that he’s resigning his leadership position in the Minnesota Senate. Thompson, who is running for governor, said in a letter to GOP Senate Minority Leader David Hann that he’s stepping down. “As you know, I recently declared my candidacy for governor. Therefore, I believe it is unwise to…
by Tom Scheck

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Unions start campaign to reelect House Democrats

Unions start campaign to reelect House Democrats

The group, We are Minnesota, is running radio ads and sending out campaign mailings in competitive legislative districts and across Minnesota. The group has not reported any fundraising activity during 2012 (the most recent year reports are required to be filed) but reports show that the group’s treasurer is MN AFL-CIO Secretary/Treasurer Steve Hunter, and…
by Tom Scheck

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The Daily Digest (Ingebrigtsen weighs gubernatorial bid, Unions won big at Legislature, Key ACA mandate delayed)

Big news out of Washington on this holiday week as President Barack Obama's administration delays an important part of the federal health care law until 2015. In Minnesota, yet another Republican is considering a run against Gov. Mark Dayton. And DFL leadership at the Capitol appears to have been a good thing for unions.
by Jon Collins

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Ingebrigtsen considering run for governor

Ingebrigtsen considering run for governor

State Sen. Bill Ingebrigtsen, R-Alexandria, says he’s considering a run for governor. Ingebrigtsen, who was first elected to the Senate in 2006, says he’s willing to work with lawmakers from both parties. He said that approach would make him a solid candidate. “I’m certainly not as conservative as some of the folks who are running…
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The Daily Digest (GOP bashes tax hikes, Immigration debate riles House, Obama copes with spying scandal)

As tax increases went into effect yesterday, Republicans and DFLers renewed the debate about whether taxes hurt or help the economy. And national Democrats see GOP Reps. John Kline and Erik Paulsen as possible House supporters of an immigration overhaul. On the international stage, President Barack Obama is seeking to tamp down outrage over reports that the United States spied on European allies.
by Jon Collins

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Franken touts immigration bill

Franken touts immigration bill

DFL Senator Al Franken says he wants Congress to pass an immigration bill. Franken held a news conference today to tout the immigration bill passed by the U.S. Senate. Franken said the bill would provide a pathway to citizenship for immigrants who are in the nation illegally, would allow a greater number of skilled immigrant…
by Tom Scheck

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GOP leaders mark start of budget year by bashing tax hikes

GOP leaders mark start of budget year by bashing tax hikes

Republicans in the Minnesota Legislature are marking the start of the state’s budget year by criticizing tax hikes enacted by Democrats. Republicans say the $2.1 billion in tax hikes will slow the state’s economic recovery. Smokers will pay higher taxes on a pack of cigarettes, the state’s top two percent of earners will pay higher…
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Parties, candidates reaching out to donors as refund program returns

Parties, candidates reaching out to donors as refund program returns

Leaders of the Olmsted County DFL are fielding phone calls from potential donors today now that the state’s political contribution refund program has been reinstated. A casualty of budget cuts in 2009, the state-funded program provides a $50 refund ($100 for a married couple filing taxes jointly) per calendar year for donations to political parties…
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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