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Capitol View®

Reporting on State Politics and Government

Pawlenty to speak to GOPAC in Chicago

Gov. Pawlenty is scheduled to speak to a group that trains GOP candidates for state and local office in August. The group, known as GOPAC, is hosting a state and local summit in Chicago. Pawlenty will speak about health care. Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani and Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels are also scheduled to speak.
by Tom Scheck

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Kline wins top GOP post on House Education and Labor Committee

GOP Rep. John Kline won the top post on the House Education and Labor Committee. Here’s the release from his office: John Kline Named Ranking Republican on 50-Member Education & Labor Committee Minnesota Congressman Ready to Take the Lead WASHINGTON – Minnesota Congressman John Kline was chosen today by the House Republican Steering Committee to…
by Tom Scheck

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Unallotment: Day two

St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman, DFL Senate Majority Leader Larry Pogemiller and officials respresenting the state’s hospital system will be on MPR’s Midmorning at 9 AM. Yours truly will also be on the show for a bit but don’t let that stop you from listening. MPR’s Midday will also feature several DFL lawmakers and MMB…
by Tom Scheck

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The Daily Digest: 6-17-09

Local governments and health and human services programs take the brunt of the cuts in Gov. Pawlenty’s unallotment plan. MPR, AP, the Pi Press, MinnPost, Fox9, the Star Tribune and Forum Communications have stories. The plan draws concerns from lawmakers and special interest groups. Here’s a list of the proposed unallotments. Here’s how it will…
by Tom Scheck

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Mayors react

St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman and Wadena Mayor Wayne Wolden weigh (alliteration alert!) give this take on Gov. Pawlenty’s unallotment plans: Mayors: Brace for deep cuts and significant property tax increases Saint Paul, MN–Minnesotans need to prepare for significant property tax increases and major cuts to public safety, libraries, parks, and other city services, mayors…
by Tom Scheck

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Brod on unallotment

GOP state Rep. Laura Brod gave her take on Gov. Pawlenty’s unallotment plan on her Facebook page: Governor Pawlenty’s unallotment plans announced today. We reached this point because the legislative leadership refused to reform and modernize state government. They wanted to keep spending at unsustainable levels and raise taxes, a terrible solution given the state…
by Tom Scheck

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Clark considering a run for governor

DFL state Sen. Tarryl Clark told me today that she’s considering a run for governor in 2010. She said she’s looking at her options but said she’s concerned that none of the DFL candidates are from the “growth areas” of the state. Clark is now the fourteenth state lawmaker to express at least some interest…
by Tom Scheck

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And now, a word from Susan Gaertner

Ramsey County Attorney Susan Gaertner says it’s not too late to go back to the negotiating table for Pawlenty and the Legislature: “Clearly, these are difficult times that require difficult decisions, but those decisions are best made after a meaningful debate and within a spirit of compromise. The process we have witnessed was neither. Today,…
by Tim Pugmire

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Paul Thissen weighs in

Minneapolis DFL State Rep. Paul Thissen, another gubernatorial candidate, is up next. Here’s the gist of his response, which also mentions the city of Chatfield and a “social innovation fund.” “Of course, the Governor’s cuts today are not surprising. They are simply the ultimate example of his values: Do everything as cheaply and quickly as…
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