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Capitol View®

Reporting on State Politics and Government

Lawmakers want state to take up ‘net neutrality’ fight

Lawmakers want state to take up ‘net neutrality’ fight

Next front in fight over 'net neutrality' could be at the Legislature. Lawmakers' plan would impose new state rules in response to federal changes, but providers are pushing back.
by Brian Bakst

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State Sen. Housley opens bid for Franken seat

State Sen. Housley opens bid for Franken seat

State Sen. Karin Housley is the first Republican to announce a campaign to fill the seat of Democratic Sen. Al Franken, a sudden opening that has many in politics eyeing it up.
by Brian Bakst

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GOP candidate Miller ends 7th District bid

Rep. Tim Miller has ended his congressional bid in the 7th District and will instead run for reelection to the Minnesota House.
by Tim Pugmire

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Doubts remain about Franken resignation pledge

Sen. Al Franken's office has said he will leave his seat in early January, but that's giving room for people who want the Democrat to stay to urge reconsideration of a planned resignation.
by Brian Bakst

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Daily Digest: Taxes and businesses

What will Minnesota businesses do with their windfall from the federal tax overhaul?
by Mike Mulcahy

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Dayton, Fischbach discuss succession plans over walleye

Dayton, Fischbach discuss succession plans over walleye

Gov. Dayton hosted state Sen. Michelle Fischbach for lunch to discuss her pending move into the lieutenant governor's office.
by Tim Pugmire

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Daily Digest: Back to court?

The DFL leader of the Minnesota Senate says he expects a lawsuit over the dispute about a pending vacancy in the lieutenant governor's office.
by Mike Mulcahy

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Newest Minnesota Senate standoff seems bound for court

State Senate Democratic leader says a Republican lawmaker's plan to hold jobs in two branches of Minnesota government seems destined for court. Senate Republican leader holds out hope for a workaround.
by Brian Bakst

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Clark joins DFL contest for MN attorney general

Clark joins DFL contest for MN attorney general

DFLer Sam Clark has launched his campaign for Minnesota attorney general.
by Tim Pugmire

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