McFadden says he could support gas tax increase, then quickly reverses
The GOP Senate candidate initially claimed to support the tax hike as part of a revenue-neutral tax code overhaul.
Devin Henry
Devin Henry covers Minnesota’s congressional delegation and reports on developments out of Washington that are important to Minnesota readers.
Minnesota’s primary marked by low turnout — and the power of incumbency
Wins by Jeff Johnson and U.S. Senate candidate Mike McFadden highlight an election that saw less than 10 percent of registered voters cast ballots.
With little policy difference, Westrom hopes to pin Peterson to national Democrats
REDWOOD FALLS, Minn. — The two 7th District candidates agreed more often than not at a Farmfest debate Wednesday, forcing the challenger to find other ways to hit the incumbent.
Franken, McFadden clash on energy issues at Farmfest
Pipelines — whether to build them, where, and from what — played an outsize role in the Senate candidates forum.
Cook Political Report: Nolan-Mills race now a toss-up
WASHINGTON — The forecaster also upgraded Republican chances in the second and seventh districts.
You can’t go home, yet: House delays recess after conservative border-bill revolt
WASHINGTON — The Senate has already left for the month, but an unexpected border battle has delayed the House’s plans.
Against the über-presidency: Minnesota Republicans vote to sue Obama
Rep. Erik Paulsen called the suit a “measured” response to overreach by President Obama.
Walz on VA deal: ‘This is the way things should be done’
WASHINGTON — The deal spends $17 billion to alleviate wait times at VA clinics around the country.
Mills taps Scott Walker’s former campaign chief in race against Nolan
Keith Gilkes has signed on as a consultant to Stuart Mills’ campaign to unseat Rep. Rick Nolan. Other Walker-connected firms also involved in the race.
Kaler testifies before Senate on public support for higher education
WASHINGTON — The University of Minnesota president testified before Congress for the first time on Thursday.
What could Congress do about Medtronic’s move overseas?
WASHINGTON — Deals like Medtronic’s planned move to Ireland are becoming more common, and lawmakers in both parties are looking to discourage them.
Obama signs disaster declaration for eight Minnesota counties
WASHINGTON – The declaration covers Chippewa, Freeborn, Jackson, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Renville and Rock counties.
Minnesota businesses, conservatives at odds over fate of export bank
WASHINGTON — The Export-Import Bank has spent more than $1 billion financing exports for Minnesota firms since 2007, but its congressional authority could expire by September.
Congressional fundraising: Franken raises and spends a lot, Mills self-funds, Peterson posts a big quarter
WASHINGTON — Second quarter fundraising totals were due to the Federal Election Commission on Tuesday.
Nolan holds cash edge on Mills despite being out-raised again
WASHINGTON — Mills outraised Nolan, but the incumbent has a cash-on-hand edge.
Senate vs. Citizens United: Democrats push campaign finance constitutional amendment
WASHINGTON — The amendment has the support of Senate Democrats including Minnesota Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken, but like all amendments it faces an uphill battle to ratification.
Franken, McFadden announce second-quarter fundraising numbers
WASHINGTON – Franken raised $3.3 million between April and June and McFadden raised $1.1 million.
Will copper/nickel mining be Minnesota’s Bakken fields? Not so fast
WASHINGTON — A GOP talking point contends copper-nickel mining could do for Minnesota what oil drilling has done in North Dakota. But the numbers don’t add up.
Mills ad knocks Nolan on gun rights
WASHINGTON — The ad highlights Nolan’s failing grade from the National Rifle Association.
Wall Street Journal looks to Minnesota to highlight shrinking number of split districts
WASHINGTON — Peterson’s district is one of only seven in the country that sent a Democrat to the U.S. House but voted against Barack Obama in 2012.
