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Senate DFL’s tax package would hit Minnesota’s top 7% of taxpayers

By James Nord | 04/23/13

The proposals calls for $1.8 billion in tax increases and a partial overhaul of the state’s sales tax system.

Tom Bakk
Politics & Policy

Legislative search for consensus on gun laws looks tricky

By James Nord | 02/08/13

There appears to be some room for compromise on a measure that would toughen rules involving juveniles.

Revamped sales tax designed to reflect today’s service-oriented economy
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Revamped sales tax designed to reflect today’s service-oriented economy

By James Nord | 01/23/13

The plan, though, immediately was rejected by groups representing interests ranging from lawyers to retailers.

Rep. Kurt Daudt
Political Agenda

Dayton, GOP legislative leaders find some common ground at first breakfast session

By Cyndy Brucato | 01/18/13

Rep. Kurt Daudt said there was agreement on the Capitol restoration efforts and on considering some campaign and election changes.

Paul Thissen
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Minnesota budget fix likely ‘nothing groundbreaking,’ Speaker Thissen says

By James Nord | 01/09/13

DFL leaders outlined their broad legislative priorities Wednesday but provided little in the way of detail.

Minnesota Legislature’s budget priority overshadows other big policy issues
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Minnesota Legislature’s budget priority overshadows other big policy issues

By James Nord | 01/07/13

“Everything is secondary to the budget,” says Senate Majority Leader-designate Tom Bakk.

Old pro Hann, new face Daudt offer leadership contrast for minority GOP
Politics & Policy

Old pro Hann, new face Daudt offer leadership contrast for minority GOP

By Cyndy Brucato | 01/04/13

Sen. David Hann and Rep. Kurt Daudt offer a study in contrasts in leadership styles and experience.

Minnesota leaders off to a rocky start at legislative ‘preview’
Politics & Policy

Minnesota leaders off to a rocky start at legislative ‘preview’

By Doug Grow | 12/10/12

GOP Sen. David Hann’s comments were so biting that Gov. Dayton and House Speaker-designate Thissen both felt it necessary to smack him down.

While GOP leaders defend amendments, some losing candidates disagree
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While GOP leaders defend amendments, some losing candidates disagree

By Cyndy Brucato | 11/12/12

Several GOP legislative candidates reflect on why they lost their elections.

Brodkorb goes public and claims power grab in state Senate
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Brodkorb goes public and claims power grab in state Senate

By Cyndy Brucato | 10/15/12

In an interview with MinnPost, Michael Brodkorb disparages GOP senators who were once his friends and employers.