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Capitol View®

Reporting on State Politics and Government

Testy budget discussion reveals new plans are on the way

Governor Tim Pawlenty’s chief financial advisor says a supplemental budget proposal will be completed within the next two weeks. Management and Budget Commissioner Tom Hanson told members of the Legislative Commission on Planning and Fiscal Policy today that revisions are needed to reflect the new economic forecast and the federal economic stimulus money coming to…
by Tim Pugmire

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Hail mary? You bet…

GOP Rep. Tom Hackbarth has introduced legislation that would ask voters if a metro area casino should be built and the revenue to be used to build a new Vikings stadium. Here’s the proposal. Republican Representative Tom Hackbarth, of Cedar, said he’s making the proposal to help break the logjam on the Vikings stadium issue.…
by Tom Scheck

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Sunday liquor sales bill proposed

DFL Rep. Phyllis Kahn is proposing a bill that would allow the sale of off-sale alcohol on Sunday. Question of the Day: Is it a good idea?
by Tom Scheck

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The Daily Digest: 3-5-09

Jobless pain is not felt equally across the state. State budget cuts could hit rural seniors harder. A deal has been struck on allowing non-profits to continue being exempt from property taxes. Minnesota lawmakers consider a new tax credit for school donations. A vote on Central Corridor is delayed. 2008 Race for U.S. Senate Senate…
by Tom Scheck

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Legislative leaders make the rounds

Legislative leadership is making the media rounds today – one day after the latest budget forecast showed the state is facing a $4.6 billion over the next two years. I’m told DFL Senate Majority Leader Larry Pogemiller and GOP Senate Minority Leader Dave Senjem will be on TPT’s Almanac At the Capitol tonight. DFL House…
by Tom Scheck

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Sutton announces bid for state GOP chair

Longtime GOP activist and businessman Tony Sutton of Inver Grove Heights has announced that he’s running for chairman of the Republican Party of Minnesota. Sutton launched a Web site and Facebook page dedicated to the campaign. In an open letter to fellow Republicans, Sutton said he is not happy with the direction the party has…
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The Daily Digest: 3-4-09

The latest economic forecast says the state’s economy will be gloomy for a few more years. The State budget deficit is $4.57 billion because of a little help from the feds. MPR, the Star Tribune, AP, KARE, Forum Communications and MinnPost have stories. Lawmakers and the governor spar over education funding. One DFL House member…
by Tom Scheck

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Pawlenty can’t live without his radio?

Pawlenty can’t live without his radio?

For the third straight day, Governor Pawlenty will be a guest radio host. On Monday and Tuesday, Pawlenty was the guest host on WCCO (which hosts his weekly radio show). On Wednesday, Pawlenty’s schedule says he’ll host KKMS “Live with Jeff and Lee” at 3 pm on 980 AM. Pawlenty’s recent radio exploits make me…
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Franken to make appearance

DFL U.S. Senate candidate Al Franken will be making an appearance at the State Capitol on Wednesday afternoon. The Commission of Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing Minnesotans will hold a rally at noon to urge lawmakers to protect funding for deaf and hard hearing programs. The group will also give Franken an award for…
by Tom Scheck

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