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Capitol View®

Reporting on State Politics and Government

The Daily Digest: 6-22-09

Low income renters are worried about Gov. Pawlenty’s cut to the renter’s credit. Minnesota school officials are scrambling to find funding after Gov. Pawlenty promised an IOU to them. Crookston school officials are forced to borrow after Pawlenty’s unallotment. U of M grad students are facing a large tuition hike. No lawsuits have been filed…
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Here’s a list of who’s on the weekend public affairs shows. TPT’s Almanac: Mary Lahammer gives us the lay of the land in the Governor’s unallotment plans, Paul Douglas stops by to talk about severe weather, our continued drought and a long range forecast. Mark Abrahamson from the Ag Department will fill us in on…
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The Daily Digest: 6-19-09

DFLers in control of the Legislature challenged Gov. Pawlenty’s cuts on Thursday. During the hearing, DFL lawmakers questioned the impact of the cuts, the number of job losses it would cause and whether the action was legal. MPR, the Star Tribune, WCCO, AP, the Pi Press and Forum Communications have stories. Meanwhile, a conservative group…
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Rewind: Pawlenty’s unallotment in 2003

As the Legislative Advisory Commission begins a hearing on Gov. Pawlenty’s unallotment plan, I thought I’d put up a statement Pawlenty made when he used his unallotment authority in 2003. Here’s what he said when asked why he cut ethanol subsidies $21 million: “I can’t stand here as the governor of Minnesota and justify reductions…
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Oberstar releases his transportation plan

DFL Rep. Jim Oberstar released his transportation funding package today. You can read about the plan here. Several reports say Oberstar is pushing for a 57% increase in transportation spending over the previous bill. He’s pushing for the passage of a new plan this year but is meeting resistance from the White House. The Transportation…
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Paul Kohls files paperwork for governor

GOP state Rep. Paul Kohls officially filed campaign papers today to run for governor in 2010. Kohls, of Victoria, said he will abide by the GOP endorsement but will not adhere to state spending limits. He said he’ll focus his campaign on fiscal responsibility and limited government. Kohls also said he’ll take a leave of…
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MN jobless rate inches up to 8.2 percent

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development is reporting that the state’s jobless rate increased to 8.2 percent in May. The state lost 1,600 jobs in May. You can find more detail here.
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The Daily Digest: 6-18-09

The Legislative Advisory Commission will meet this afternoon to discuss Gov. Pawlenty’s unallotment plan. DFLers call Pawlenty stubborn on cuts. Critics are taking aim at Pawlenty’s plan. Cities are also dealing with the aid cuts. DFL Sen. Linda Berglin said the governor’s move to use Health Care Access Fund money for unallotment exceeds his authority.…
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Kline on new leadership position and Iran.

MPR’s Tim Pugmire talked with GOP Rep. John Kline this afternoon about Kline’s election to become the GOP lead on the House Education and Labor Committee. Kline said it’s an honor to be in the position. He said health care, card check and No Child Left Behind Reauthorization are going to the be the big…
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DFL wants answers!

DFL House Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher and DFL Senate Majority Leader Larry Pogemiller sent a letter to the governor today that requests answers to several questions. They are sending the letter today so MMB Commissioner Tom Hanson has time to gather the information. Here are the questions (I’ll link to the letter when they send…
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