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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.
Minn. Senate Defeats GOP Change To Marriage Bill
The Minnesota Senate has defeated an amendment to the gay marriage bill offered by Republicans that would have beefed up protections for people with religious objections.
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.
4 In Minn. House GOP Break Ranks On Gay Marriage
Four Minnesota House Republicans have broken party ranks to pass a gay marriage bill, with two Democrats voting against it. Thursday’s 75-59 vote to legalize same-sex marriage sets up a Monday vote in the Senate, where supporters say they have sufficient backing.
GOP Entrant In Minn. Gov Race Is Political Vet
A Republican rooted in Minnesota politics for a dozen years is the latest to announce a 2014 challenge to Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton.
New Conservative Lobbying Push For Gay Marriage
A national group of prominent GOP donors that supports gay marriage is pouring new money into lobbying efforts to get Republican lawmakers to vote to make it legal.
Minn. Gov Seeker For Civil Unions Not Gay Marriage
An Orono businessman angling to be Minnesota governor says he supports civil unions for gay couples but wouldn’t back same-sex marriage if faced with a bill legalizing it.
Ex-Pawlenty Aide Urges GOP To Back Gay Marriage
A former top aide to Republican Gov. Tim Pawlenty on Wednesday publicly urged Minnesota GOP legislators to back legalized gay marriage or risk alienating young voters.
Minn. House OKs Bill To Avoid Government Shutdowns
Almost two years removed from a Minnesota government shutdown, lawmakers are closer to heading off future service interruptions.
Rep. John Kline Says No To Senate, Governor Runs
Rep. John Kline says he’s not interested in running for the U.S. Senate or governor next year. Kline said Friday he wants to take his name off the table now so it will help others who might run against Democratic Sen. Al Franken or Gov. Mark Dayton.
Jim Graves Seeks Rematch Against Rep. Bachmann
The Democrat who narrowly lost to U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann last year is seeking a rematch. The St. Cloud Times reports Thursday that businessman Jim Graves will run again for Congress in Minnesota’s 6th District.
Minnesota GOP Chooses Former Rep Downey As Chair
Minnesota Republicans have elected former state representative Keith Downey as their new chairman.
Minnesota GOP Meets To Choose New Chairman
Minnesota Republicans are meeting to elect a new party chairman.
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!
Congressional Ethics Office Investigating Rep. Bachmann
Rep. Michele Bachmann and her short-lived campaign last year for the GOP presidential nomination are being investigated by the Office of Congressional Ethics.
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