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Capitol View®

Reporting on State Politics and Government

The return of Randy Kelly

There have been assorted sightings of former St. Paul mayor Randy Kelly in recent days, at his home on the city’s East Side and in church, among them. He went to work for the Environmental Protection Agency in Washington, D.C., about three years ago, after suffering a historic defeat in the 2005 election. Now that…
by Tim Pugmire

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The Daily Digest: 4-6-09

The House will vote on a $200 million bonding bill today. The Senate is set to vote on their Education Finance bill today as well. Update: I’m told the Senate will vote on it tomorrow. The pace of the Legislature will pick up after the Easter break. Gov. Pawlenty’s hometown, South St. Paul, says it…
by Tom Scheck

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Here’s a look at the weekend’s lineup TPT’s Almanac: Looks at the deployment of the Minnesota’s National Guard’s “Red Bull” Infantry Division. Dean Barkley, Peter Hutchinson and Curt Johnson will ponder the big challenges facing our state and nation in light of budget deficits and a reeling economy. Minnesota Health Commissioner Sanne Magnan and Idil…
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School District reserves

MPR’s Tim Pugmire has a look at how much money local school district’s have in reserves. Interested in checking out how much your local school district has on hand? Check it out Thanks to MPR’s Than Tibbetts for knowing all of that web stuff.
by Tom Scheck

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The Daily Digest: 4-3-09

Gov. Pawlenty and North Dakota’s governor will call for increased flood protection at a news conference this afternoon. On Thursday, Gov. Pawlenty promised state aid for the flood. MnDOT may cut back on its highway and bridge plans because of declining revenues. GOP Sen. David Hann wants the Legislative Auditor to probe the Attorney General’s…
by Tom Scheck

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GOP Senator wants review of Swanson’s office

GOP Sen. David Hann is asking the Legislative Auditor to investigate Democratic Attorney General Lori Swanson’s office renovations. The renovations cost $400 thousand in taxpayer money and included a $15,000 installation of soundproof doors. Hann issued the letter after seeing the WCCO report and hearing Swanson’s explanation to reporters (which you could listen to here).…
by Tom Scheck

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Minnesota Senate energizes effort to lift nuclear ban

The Minnesota Senate has given preliminary approval to lifting the state’s ban on the construction of new nuclear power plants. Senators voted 42 to 24 today to add the repeal to a larger energy conservation and utility regulations bill. The author of the amendment, Sen. Steve Dille, R-Dassel, says the state needs a balance of…
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The Daily Digest: 4-2-09

MPR and the Star Tribune gather analysis as to why Republican Norm Coleman continues to fight for a U.S. Senate seat that has all but slipped from his grasp. Coleman didn’t talk to MPR or any other local news outlet but he did make some appearances on conservative talk radio like Fox News Radio (here’s…
by Tom Scheck

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Coleman vows to appeal…

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MPR has a look at why Republican Norm Coleman continues to fight to win his old seat. Coleman would not speak with Minnesota Public Radio News about his political future but did talk today with Fox News Radio. You can listen to the interview here (Note: This interview cuts off so I’m linking to this…
by Tom Scheck

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Swanson comments on office renovations

Attorney General Lori Swanson commented on the WCCO report that detailed $400 thousand worth of renovations done to her office (including $15,000 soundproof doors). Swanson said the doors were recommended as a part of a security measure. You can listen to what she told reporters here:
by Tom Scheck

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