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Capitol View®

Reporting on State Politics and Government

Ethics complaint filed against Paul Gardner

GOP Rep. Mark Buesgens and GOP Rep. Tom Emmer have filed an ethics complaint against DFL Rep. Paul Gardner for comments Gardner made on Twitter. Gardner has deleted his twitter account but in his tweets on May 8th he wrote “Emmer seems to belittle his female colleagues (rage, sarcasm) on the floor more than the…
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The Daily Digest: 5-29-09

The Minnesota public provided input on fixing the state’s deficit. The PUC pulls the plug on the coal gasification plant. A GOP leaning group sues Secretary of State Mark Ritchie, a Democrat. The Star Tribune, AP and the Pi Press have stories. The Legislative Auditor says he still has concerns with the bookkeeping and accountability…
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Pawlenty headed to Arkansas

Gov. Pawlenty will reportedly head to Arkansas next month to raise money for the Arkansas Republican Party. The AK GOP’s website says other GOP heavyweights have appeared in the past: The annual dinner is one of the RPA’s major fundraisers. Past keynote speakers include Governor Mitt Romney, Governor Jeb Bush, Governor Mike Huckabee, Governor Haley…
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Pawlenty interview

MPR’s Cathy Wurzer talked with Gov. Pawlenty this morning about his plans for unallotment and whether he plans on running for a third term. You can listen to the interview here:
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The Daily Digest: 5-28-09

The FBI will investigate the Metro Gang Strike Force. MPR, the Star Tribune and the Pi Press have stories. DFLers say Pawlenty’s call for budget ideas is too late. Gov. Pawlenty also calls out Albert Lea city leaders. Chaska teachers and the city of St. Paul are worried about state budget cuts. WCCO takes a…
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Campion calls on FBI to investigate Metro Gang Strike Force

Public Safety Commissioner Michael Campion announced today that he’s asking the FBI to investigate the Metro Gang Strike Force. In a news release, Campion said he’s making the request after reports found that Gang Strike Force officers shredded documents and disconnected computers at the headquarters last week. The reported incident occurred on the same day…
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Franken to raise money in Austin

Democrat Al Franken is headed to Austin, TX to raise money this week. The Austin American-Statesman says Franken will raise money at a private residence on Friday.
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The Daily Digest: 5-27-09

The Twin Cities area home price drop was the nation’s largest. Rural Minnesota seeks foreclosure help. Missed this one yesterday. The Wall Street Journal praises Gov. Pawlenty. D.C. President Obama picks Sonia Sotomayor for the U.S. Supreme Court. Democrats praise Obama’s pick. Republicans are more cautious. AP, the Star Tribune and MinnPost have stories. Al…
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Cantor in town to raise money for Paulsen, the MNGOP and himself

House Minority Whip Eric Cantor of Virginia is in Minnesota today to raise money for his own campaign, the MN Republican Party and GOP Rep. Erik Paulsen. Cantor held an afternoon fundraiser for his own campaign at the Minneapolis club. Someone who attended the event told me that twenty to thirty people attended. He also…
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Boxer to raise money for Franken’s recount fund

California Senator Barbara Boxer will hold a fundraiser in July to help Democrat Al Franken pay for his recount fund. Boxer filed the FEC papework for the Boxer-Franken 2009 fund last week. Franken’s spokeswoman, Jess McIntosh, said Boxer intends to hold a fundraiser for Franken in July. She couldn’t say where the fundraiser will be…
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