Tom Bakk

Minn. Senate Leader Wants Higher Amendment Bar

Following the failure in November of two constitutional amendments championed largely by Republicans, DFL lawmakers now at the Capitol’s helm said Thursday they want to make it tougher to put such measures on the ballot.

2013/01/10

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Minn. Dems: Budget Deal Must Have Cuts, Tax Hikes

Minnesota House and Senate Democrats are laying down a few markers on the upcoming budget debate: Any deal must include spending cuts, a redesigned tax system that draws more from the state’s wealthiest and an on-time, no government shutdown guarantee.

2013/01/09

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Minn. Lawmakers To Debate School Levy Reliance

Next year’s big debate over how to reshape the Minnesota tax system will include a serious discussion about school reliance on property tax levies.

2012/12/24

Reality Check: Gay Marriage And The 2013 Legislature

Minnesota’s Democratic leaders don’t want anyone to think the 2013 Legislature is not going to vote on legalizing gay marriage.

2012/12/11

Reality Check: One-Party Control

Voters gave Democrats one-party control of the Minnesota statehouse for the first time in a generation.

2012/11/29

Moving Day At The Capitol Brings Mixed Emotions

Just three weeks after Election Day, its moving day. Democrats are taking over spacious state Capitol offices, and taking on the new Majority.

2012/11/26

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Capitol’s DFL Leaders Must Guard Against Overreach

The two Democrats who will lead the Legislature starting in January will have to manage Democratic ambitions as the party takes full control of the Capitol for the first time in over 20 years.

2012/11/23

Minn. Dems Step Gingerly Around Dayton Tax Plan

Democrats who recaptured control of the Legislature are taking a cautious approach to Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton’s goal of raising income taxes on those who earn the most.

2012/11/07

Minn. GOP Sex Scandal Case Causes Political Hazard

A fired aide’s lawsuit tied to a Minnesota Senate sex scandal means the episode will echo throughout the campaign season, creating a political hazard for majority Republicans and a delicate situation for Democrats, too.

2012/07/24

A Push For An Early Minnesota Fishing Opener

Sen. Tom Bakk (D – Cook) and Rep. David Dill (D-Crane Lake) are proposing an amendment to move up the opening weekend of the 2012 fishing season by one week.

2012/04/01

Senate GOP Doesn’t Plan Campaign Brochure Hearing

Senate Majority Leader David Senjem says he probably will not hold a Rules and Administration Committee hearing about the GOP use of taxpayer money in creating what were perceived as campaign materials.

2012/02/17

Minn. Lawmakers Return With Hopes Of A Quick Exit

A modest surplus means Minnesota lawmakers don’t have to tinker with the state budget.

2012/01/20

(credit: Mark Dayton for a Better Minnesota)

Dayton, Vikings’ Peterson To Raise Food Shelf Cash

Gov.-elect Mark Dayton and Vikings running back Adrian Peterson are appearing together on Tuesday to raise money for food shelves.

2010/12/19

Dayton Turns To Upcoming Minn. Legislative Session

Democrat Mark Dayton says he’s sticking with his plan to tax top incomes as he contemplates a state budget even as the undecided governor’s race went before Minnesota’s high court on Monday.

2010/11/22

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