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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.
Comp Time Or Overtime?
Would you rather have Overtime or Comp Time for working extra hours?
As Gun Measures Stall, Rural Dems Hold Key
Rural Democrats’ opposition to changing Minnesota’s gun laws casts doubt on what legislation, if any, will pass this year to tackle gun violence.
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.
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.”
Lawmakers Plan Backup Revenue Source For Vikings Stadium
Minnesota lawmakers appear to have reached a consensus about the Vikings stadium funding shortfall.
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.
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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.
Minn. Dems Accuse GOP Lawmaker Of Violating Law
Minnesota’s Democratic Party asked an administrative judge Thursday to rule that a veteran Republican lawmaker broke the law with letters to newspapers that say four Democrats had voted for billions in new taxes.
Bachmann Unveils New Approach At CPAC
A narrow re-election win last November has kept Congresswoman Michelle Bachmann out of the spotlight in recent months. But she got a warm welcome when she stood before the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Washington.
MN GOP Lawmakers Speak Out Against Gay Marriage
A group of Republican lawmakers are calling for the defeat of a bill to legalize gay marriage in Minnesota.
GOP Group Takes Minn. Budget Fight To Radio
Five Democratic legislators are the targets of a new radio ad campaign by a Republican outside group seeking to pressure them on tax elements of Gov. Mark Dayton’s budget.
Reality Check: The GOP & Gay Marriage
A national anti-gay marriage group has put a bounty on the heads of Minnesota Republicans.




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