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Ventura Dangles Idea Of 2016 Presidential Bid
Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura is back from his part-time home in Mexico and eagerly spreading the idea he could run for the U.S. presidency in 2016.
Nearly 700 State Workers Earn More Than $100K
There was a lot of debate at the Capitol this year about pay raises for Minnesota lawmakers. But a WCCO investigation found soaring salaries are actually going to state employees who work as staff members.
For The 1st Time A Century, Beer Might Flow At Minn. Capitol
There are few other places in the historic Minnesota State Capitol where beer drinking should be more welcome: The basement cafeteria, styled as a German Rathskeller. Now, for the first time in almost 100 years, alcohol may be available on certain occasions.
Minn. Legislature Allows Beer, Wine Sales In Capitol
Your favorite brew may soon be available for purchase at the state Capitol. The Legislature passed a bill Monday that includes a provision that directs the city of St. Paul to issue and on-sale wine and malt liquor license to the Capitol cafeteria. The bill now goes to Gov. Mark Dayton.
Downed Minn. Projects Bill May Be Back But Slimmer
Top Minnesota lawmakers are searching for a way to assemble a slimmed-down construction projects bill that would include renovation funding for the state Capitol.
Lawmakers Debate Until Early Sunday On Daycare, Education
With the session officially ending on Monday, state lawmakers have been debating for the last 16 hours trying to wrap up some of the most contested issues this year.
Minn. Tax Bill Includes Cap On Property Tax Hikes
Many Minnesota cities and counties will see a big bump in their state aid, and for that they’re being required to tamp down property taxes.
After Dayton Signed The Bill, The Party Started
On Tuesday, Minnesota became the twelfth state to legalize same-sex marriage.
Gay Marriage Is Now Legal In Minnesota.
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Over 2,500 Gather At Capitol For Historic Gay Marriage Vote
The few seconds before the vote on the Freedom to Marry Bill was the only quiet moment heard all day at the Capitol. Soon after, the eruption of screams, hugs and tears were unleashed. Andie Schwartz was overwhelmed with joy after the vote. “I don’t even have words right now. I spent a long time wishing that I was the same as everyone else, and now I really am,” Schwartz said. I’m a real Minnesotan now.”
Outdoor Concert To Immediately Follow Dayton’s Signing Of Gay Marriage Bill
An outdoor music concert will be held Tuesday evening at St. Paul’s Ecolab Plaza to celebrate Governor Mark Dayton’s signing of the Freedom to Marry Bill. The “Love is Law” concert will start around 6 p.m., beginning with a procession from the Capitol lawn to downtown St. Paul – led by the Minnesota Freedom Band.
Dayton, Minn. DFL Leaders Reach Budget Deal
Gov. Mark Dayton and the Legislature’s top Democrats announced an agreement Sunday to raise taxes on Minnesota’s wealthier residents and cigarette sales and to spend the extra money on public schools and colleges, as well as on other areas.
Gay Marriage Bill Clears Minn. House Committee
A state House committee has approved a bill legalizing gay marriage in what could be a pivotal week for the issue at Minnesota’s Capitol.
Minn. Senate Moves To Fix Capitol With Tax Dollars
Minnesota senators are moving to pay for renovations of the state Capitol using tax dollars rather than through state borrowing for public construction projects.
Dayton Announces Re-Election Bid, Strikes Back At Attack Ads
Governor Dayton’s call to arms comes after a business group started running television ads that his claims contains “smears” and “lies.”
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