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Four budget bills on way to Dayton; bonding bills fails; union fight awaits
Politics & Policy

Four budget bills on way to Dayton; bonding bill fails; union fight awaits

By James Nord | 05/18/13

By Saturday afternoon, DFLers had finished up with the massive Health and Human Services legislation, plus jobs and economic development, the judiciary and higher education.

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By Tom Nehil | 05/17/13

Legislature should wrap up early, scenes from the gay-marriage celebration, home birding in Minnesota and more.

DFL tax deal will test economic and political strategies
Politics & Policy

DFL tax deal will test economic and political strategies

By Steven Dornfeld | 05/17/13

As the legislative session winds down, new developments raise fascinating economic and political questions.

Gov. Dayton, DFL legislative leaders have budget deal
Politics & Policy

Gov. Dayton, DFL legislative leaders have tax deal for budget

By James Nord | 05/16/13

The package includes a fourth-tier income tax hike and a $1.60-per-pack cigarette tax increase, ends some corporate loopholes and extends the sales tax to certain business services.

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Politics & Policy

Stadium funding backup plan entails one-time revenue, ongoing tax money

By James Nord | 05/16/13

The plan involves using one-time tobacco revenue and funds from closing a corporate tax loophole.

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Politics & Policy

Fate in doubt for Minnesota minimum-wage and unionization bills

By James Nord | 05/16/13

It appears that two of the DFL’s key priorities could be the casualties of politics and the last-minute rush to finalize the state budget.

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D.C. Dispatches

Bachmann, Tea Party rally against IRS disclosures

By Devin Henry | 05/16/13

WASHINGTON — Bachmann and Tea Party activists and lawmakers gathered on Capitol Hill to demand answers on improper IRS profiling of conservative groups.

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Politics & Policy

Early school-fund repayment carries a big cost for small benefit

By Steven Dornfeld | 05/16/13

Minnesota House DFLers are pushing the questionable approach to deliver on their campaign promises.

D.C. Dispatches

Bachmann to air Twin Cities TV ads

By Devin Henry | 05/15/13

WASHINGTON — Such an ad buy is considered unusual this early in an election cycle.

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Politics & Policy

Senate's 17-hour day-care union debate shows importance of the 'L' in DFL

By Doug Grow | 05/15/13

Finally, the measure — a labor priority — passed 35-32 Wednesday morning after Republicans dropped dozens of proposed amendments.