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James Nord covers politics and the Minnesota Legislature.

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Politics & Policy

MNsure: Legislators likely to keep hands off health exchange this session

By James Nord | 03/24/14

Both GOP and DFL proposed changes seem to be going nowhere.

Minnesota election laws: Bipartisan support emerges for some fine-tuning
Effective Democracy

Minnesota election laws: Bipartisan support emerges for some fine-tuning

By James Nord | 03/20/14

There's interest in broader e-pollbook use and tech upgrades for voter records, but differences remain over online voter registration.

Politics & Policy

Dayton wants surplus used for tax cuts and budget reserves

By James Nord | 03/06/14

The governor is proposing $600 million in tax cuts, which includes federal tax conformity and repeal of several business-to-business taxes.

Rep. Carolyn Laine
Effective Democracy

E-pollbook legislation likely, though enthusiasm has faded a bit

By James Nord | 03/06/14

With another study ahead, it appears statewide use of the voting technology won’t be considered for at least another year.

Minneapolis City Council Members Abdi Warsame and Andrew Johnson
Politics & Policy

Minneapolis City Council Member Abdi Warsame now denies pre-caucus comments

By James Nord | 02/28/14

His statements — coming more than three weeks after the alleged incident — contradict those of City Council Member Andrew Johnson, who stands by his story.

Mayor Hodges asks St. Paul police to take over
Political Agenda

Cedar-Riverside caucus investigation: Mayor Hodges asks St. Paul police to take over

By Briana Bierschbach and James Nord | 02/21/14

An outside look at the beating of a City Council member's aide at a Feb. 4 precinct caucus would ensure “transparency and impartiality,” she said.

DFL Rep. Phyllis Kahn
Politics & Policy

Kahn apologizes for statement about activist beaten at caucus

By Briana Bierschbach and James Nord | 02/21/14

DFL Rep. Phyllis Kahn says she is sorry for minimizing injuries of a woman who was beaten at the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood caucus.

With security guards and tight rules, reconvened caucus goes smoothly
Politics & Policy

With security guards and tight rules, reconvened caucus goes smoothly

By Briana Bierschbach and James Nord | 02/20/14

Mohamud Noor won a majority of delegates in his state House race with incumbent DFL Rep. Phyllis Kahn.

Rep. Phyllis Kahn, Mohamud Noor
Politics & Policy

Rep. Phyllis Kahn faces critical test at reconvened caucus

By Briana Bierschbach and James Nord | 02/19/14

Challenger Mohamud Noor will likely get a bump at the Cedar-Riverside DFL caucus that was halted Feb. 4 after a fight broke out.

Allegations of threats, bullying follow Cedar-Riverside caucus brawl
Politics & Policy

Allegations of threats, bullying follow Cedar-Riverside caucus brawl

By James Nord and Briana Bierschbach | 02/18/14

City Council member Abdi Warsame's role in a state House race also swept up City Hall and has fractured the city's East African political community.