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March 5, 2018 12:27 AM

What’s coming up at the Capitol this week?

Lawmakers say they'll likely to do something to address complications with the state's vehicle licensing system. And they'll get an audit of the Health Department office that has had trouble keeping up with elder abuse complaints.

by Brian Bakst

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March 2, 2018 12:39 AM

Daily Digest: MNLARS layoffs ahead?

Lawmakers ignore deadline set by Dayton administration for emergency funding to fix the vehicle licensing system, plus some other stories to start your day.

by Mike Mulcahy

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March 1, 2018 12:36 AM

Daily Digest: Money and what to do with it

More money at the Capitol, the debate over taxes in the 3rd District, and more in today's roundup of political news.

by Mike Mulcahy

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February 28, 2018 12:44 AM

Daily Digest: Key lawmaker delivers MNLARS ultimatum

A quick briefing on Minnesota politics stories in the news.

by Mike Mulcahy

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February 27, 2018 5:16 AM

Fireworks, June primary bills re-staged for House votes

Elections in June and more fireworks in July? Both are a possibility under legislation again on the march in the Legislature.

by Brian Bakst

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February 27, 2018 12:14 AM

Daily Digest: School safety becomes key issue

Some Minnesota political stories to get you caught up this Tuesday.

by Mike Mulcahy

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February 26, 2018 10:05 AM

MN Senate GOP agenda calls for school safety money

Minnesota Senate Republicans say money for school security improvements is among their session priorities.

by Tim Pugmire

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February 26, 2018 7:58 AM

MN voters could decide how to fill lieutenant governor vacancies

DFL state Sen. John Marty introduced a proposed constitutional amendment today Monday that would change the way lieutenant governor vacancies are filled.

by Tim Pugmire

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February 26, 2018 6:46 AM

MN lawmakers laud state’s Olympic champs, plan celebration

Everyone loves a winner. Minnesota lawmakers aren't bashful in their recognition of home-state Olympic medal winners in the just-concluded Winter Games.

by Brian Bakst

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February 26, 2018 5:56 AM

Minnesota House panel casts for ideas to combat sex harassment

A new Minnesota House committee is searching far and wide for ideas to combat and investigate sexual harassment, with revisions to its policy expected this spring.

by Brian Bakst

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