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On decision day, symbols and hope abound
Politics & Policy

Same-sex marriage: On decision day, symbols and hope abound

By Beth Hawkins | 05/13/13

Sen. Scott Dibble is expected today to be wearing a pin from the late Sen. Allan Spear’s 1974 campaign.

Transportation funding proposal still faces uphill battle
Politics & Policy

No bill is ‘dead’ until lawmakers go home

By Steven Dornfeld | 05/13/13

That truism was proven once again when a proposal to raise taxes for highways and transit was revived on the Senate floor and approved.

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Politics & Policy

Undecided GOP senators ponder gay-marriage vote

By Cyndy Brucato | 05/13/13

State Sens. Dave Senjem and Carla Nelson are among a handful of Republicans who may vote "yes" on the gay-marriage bill.

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Political Agenda

Governor, DFL legislative leaders announce partial budget deal

By James Nord | 05/12/13

The agreement calls for $2 billion in new tax revenue, but many of the details remain to be worked out.

Gay-marriage advocates hold off celebration plans
Politics & Policy

Gay-marriage advocates hold off celebration plans till Minnesota law is signed

By James Nord | 05/10/13

Monday’s Senate vote is the next step in making Minnesota the 12th state to approve same-sex marriage.

Barbara Ehrenreich
Community Sketchbook

What the author of ‘Nickel and Dimed’ thinks about Minnesota’s minimum wage

By Cynthia Boyd | 05/10/13

I sought Barbara Ehrenreich out to talk about poverty as Minnesota legislators voted to raise the state’s minimum wage.

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MinnClips

MN House passes gay-marriage bill: Closing statement and final vote

The UpTake | 05/10/13

The measure passed 75-59.

Community Voices

Protect insurance coverage for children with autism

By Lisa Barsness | 05/10/13

The three largest insurers in Minnesota will have phased out their coverage by the end of the year, each citing competitive pressures — unless the Legislature intervenes this session.

House's historic same-sex marriage vote
Politics & Policy

House's historic same-sex marriage vote greeted with eerie silence — and then roar from the masses

By Doug Grow | 05/09/13

After the vote, there was no applause in the chamber, but DFLers did line up to hug Rep. Karen Clark, who had pushed the bill.

Songs, signs, waves of noise echo through Capitol
Politics & Policy

Gay marriage: Songs, signs and noise throughout Capitol as all await historic House vote

By Doug Grow and James Nord | 05/09/13

Supporters waited hopefully — joyfully — for an event many thought never would happen.