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Capitol View®

Reporting on State Politics and Government

“We’re anxious for you to round out the team by the way…”

Vice-President Joe Biden made that joke after praising DFL Sen. Amy Klobuchar during his visit to St. Cloud. Biden was referring to Minnesota’s long-running open Senate. A three-judge panel is still reviewing Republican Norm Coleman’s court challenge of the recount. Democrat Al Franken led Coleman by 225 votes after the recount.
by Tom Scheck

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State unemployment hits 8.1 percent

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development is reporting that Minnesota’s unemployment rate hit 8.1 percent in February. That’s more than a half a percent increase from January’s job numbers. You can find the details here.
by Tom Scheck

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Source: ‘It’s not going to be pretty’

I’m in St. Cloud covering Vice-President Joe Biden but wanted to pass along some information regarding the DFL House targets that will be released at 3pm. A source with some knowledge of the targets says the cuts “are not going to be pretty.” The source said DFL leadership is still working on the final details…
by Tom Scheck

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House Democrats will release budget plan today

House DFL leaders will release their budget proposal this afternoon, a day earlier than expected. A media advisory sent out this morning says House Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher and Majority Leader Tony Sertich will be available at 3:00 p.m. to discuss budget targets. Kelliher had earlier said the targets would come out Friday. UPDATE Rep.…
by Tim Pugmire

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New taxes? How about the old ones?

New taxes? How about the old ones?

Two well known political figures in St. Paul have found themselves in tax trouble. First term St. Paul City Council member Melvin Carter confirmed last night that he owes back property taxes on a home he owns on Charles Avenue in St. Paul with his wife, Alecia. The property tax statement says the taxes for…
by Tim Pugmire

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The Daily Digest: 3-19-09

Vice-President Joe Biden will visit St. Cloud today. Local residents snatch up tickets to see Biden. Biden said on Wednesday that local officials must “get it right” on the stimulus. Federal stimulus money was released to assist Minnesota seniors. President Obama says an immigration overhaul is still needed. Obama schedules a second primetime news conference.…
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Ellison and Paulsen on AIG

MPR’s Tom Crann interviewed DFL Rep. Keith Ellison and GOP Rep. Erik Paulsen on the fallout regarding the AIG bonunes. You can listen to Crann’s interview with Ellison here: You can listen to Crann’s interview with Paulsen here: Meanwhile, MPR’s News Cut takes a look at AIG’s campaign contributions.
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Bakk looks to tax income, internet sales, music dowloads, etc.

The chair of the Minnesota Senate Tax Committee says he’s willing to consider raising state income taxes and applying the sales tax to internet purchases and music downloads. DFL Senator Tom Bakk of Cook said today that those are just some of the ideas he’s considering to help balance the state’s budget. Bakk and other…
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Budget specifics

The specifics of Governor Pawlenty’s budget revisions have been released.
by Tom Scheck

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