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Capitol View®

Reporting on State Politics and Government

Haas: We’re going to set the pace

Former state Rep. Bill Haas is the first Republican to officially enter the race for governor since Gov. Pawlenty announced his decision to not run for a third term. I talked with him about his priorities, the state budget and how he will try to stand out in a crowded field. You can listen to…
by Tom Scheck

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More legislative caucus fundraisers scheduled

I reported earlier this week that House DFLers and Senate Republicans have scheduled their caucus fundraisers for this month. House Republicans have a fundraiser scheduled for Wednesday June 24th at the Town and Country Club in St. Paul. Gov. Pawlenty will be making an appearance at the luncheon. The caucus will also elect a new…
by Tom Scheck

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Court: Coleman owes Franken $94k

A Ramsey County Administrator issued a ruling today that said Republican Norm Coleman owes Democrat Al Franken $94,783.15 for court costs, etc. The judgment said “Costs and interest will accrue on any money judgment amounts from the date of judgment until the judgment is satisfied in full.” Franken made a motion to the court last…
by Tom Scheck

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Auditor: Local government spent $8.5m on lobbying in 2008

State Auditor Rebecca Otto released a report today that looks at how much money local governments spent on lobbying in 2008. Local governments spent a total of $8,550,018 on lobbying activities in 2008. The city of Minneapolis spent the most money of any local government unit, $401,551. The Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities spent the…
by Tom Scheck

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The Daily Digest: 6-10-09

A state homeowner tax credit known as the Market Value Homestead Credit is supposed to be reimbursed to cities. But the Pi Press says the fund is being raided by the state leaving cities with a shortfall. The Legislative Auditor releases a report today on federal background checks. The New York Times examines Gov. Pawlenty’s…
by Tom Scheck

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Pawlenty appears on Hannity, WCCO

Gov. Pawlenty appeared on Sean Hannity’s show tonight. Here’s the video: Update: Pawlenty also sat down with WCCO’s Pat Kessler. You can watch the interview here.
by Tom Scheck

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Report: Tim Penny rules out run for gov

Heather J. Carlson of the Rochester Post-Bulletin reports that Tim Penny will not run again for governor. As the IP candidate trying to succeed Jesse Ventura, Penny lost a three-way race to Republican Tim Pawlenty in 2002. He tells Carlson, “I don’t have the fire in the belly to get into politics at any level…
by Mike Mulcahy

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Pawlenty: no budget announcement before next week

From MPR’s Stephanie Hemphill… Gov. Tim Pawlenty says he will not announce any spending cuts using his unallotment authority until next week or possibly the week after. The governor talked to reporters after an event in Minneapolis. He also said he may be on Fox News Sunday this week, but probably by satellite. He has…
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$1 a day to try to get Coleman to quit

A PAC called the Progressive Change Campaign Committee says it has raised nearly $150,000 by asking people to give $1 each day Republican Norm Coleman doesn’t concede the Minnesota Senate race to Democrat Al Franken. It plans to dole out the money to liberal Democratic challengers in 2010. Peter True, a volunteer with PCCC, told…
by Mike Mulcahy

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