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Minn. Senate Leader: Minimum Wage Hike Unlikely
The state Senate majority leader says a proposed increase in the state minimum wage is not likely to happen this session because Democrats in the House and Senate can’t agree how much to raise it. Sen. Tom Bakk says Thursday there are not enough votes among Senate Democrats.
Ballot Results Were No Predictor Of House Marriage Vote
A quarter of Minnesota House members wound up voting a personal preference on legalizing gay marriage rather than following results of last November’s ballot measure. Thursday’s 75-59 vote saw Republicans and Democrats defy the fall outcome on the constitutional amendment in their district.
Sales Tax On Clothing Still ‘On The Table’
With ten days to go in the 2013 session, DFL legislative leaders held budget talks with Governor Mark Dayton Friday to hammer out their differences on tax and budget issues, including a Senate proposal to extend the state’s sale tax to clothing.
Esme’s Blog: Clothing Sales Tax On The Table
Gov. Mark Dayton initially proposed taxing Minnesota clothing sales that were more than $100. After protests he had to pull that off the table.
DFL Swing Vote On Gay Marriage To Support Bill
A freshman Democratic state representative from a socially conservative district said Friday that he’d support the bill to legalize gay marriage in Minnesota, a key pickup for supporters as votes on the issue get closer at the Capitol.
House DFLer Blasts Speaker For Dropping Gun Bill
The DFL state representative who pushed expanded background checks for Minnesota gun buyers said Thursday that he’s angry with his fellow Democrat, House Speaker Paul Thissen, for shelving the bill this year.
Reality Check: Beer Tax Claims Of House Democrats
Minnesota House Democrats this week voted to raise the excise tax on beer, claiming it will raise the price only 7 cents a bottle.
Minn. House Backs Abortion Clinic Licensing, Fee
The Minnesota House has voted to require clinics that perform abortions to pay new yearly license fees and undergo special inspections.
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.”
Minn. House Democrats To Release K-12 Priorities
Minnesota House Democrats are planning to reveal their spending priorities for Minnesota’s public schools.
John Williams 2013 Bracket Challenge! “Most Important Historical Political Figure In Minnesota History. ” FINAL FOUR!
It’s Final Four Weekend for John’s 2013 Bracket! Click the link and cast your vote!
John Williams Bracket Challenge 2013! MOST IMPORTANT POLITICAL FIGURE IN MINNESOTA HSTORY. Opening Round-Wellstone Bracket
The Late Paul Wellstone is the #1 seed in this region.
John Williams Bracket Challenge 2013-MOST IMPORTANT POLITICAL FIGURE IN MINNESOTA HISTORY-Mondale Regional Opening Round
The Former Vice President is a #1 seed in this region.
John Williams Bracket Challenge For 2013-MOST IMPORTANT POLITICAL FIGURE IN MINNESOTA-Opening Round Ventura Bracket.
The Former Governor, Jesse Ventura is the #1 Seed in this regional.
Dayton Ready To Drop Minnesota Sales Tax Overhaul
After taking a lot of heat from the business community, Gov. Mark Dayton is dropping one of his sales tax proposals.
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