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Capitol View®

Reporting on State Politics and Government

Daily Digest: Friday edition

A short week ends with the governor marking the anniversary of the death of Philando Castile.
by Mike Mulcahy

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Ex-state senator admits campaign woes drove resignation

Branden Petersen of Andover told regulators that sloppy bookkeeping compounded over the years and he decided to resign in 2015 as a result.
by Brian Bakst

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Daily Digest: Dems blast GOP health plan

Democrats warn of the potential state impact of changes in the health law being considered at the federal level.
by Mike Mulcahy

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Minn. agency sounds alarm over health law rewrite

Minn. agency sounds alarm over health law rewrite

The Minnesota Department of Human Services says the state could see a $2 billion funding loss by 2020 if a health plan before the U.S. Senate becomes law.
by Brian Bakst

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Daily Digest: Pipeline pressure

Some Minnesota political stories you may have missed over the long holiday weekend.
by Mike Mulcahy

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Hilstrom in AG’s race but only if Swanson departs

Hilstrom in AG’s race but only if Swanson departs

State Rep. Debra Hilstrom is the latest Democrat to enter a race for Minnesota attorney general with the caveat that the incumbent's decision could force a quick exit.
by Brian Bakst

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Lordy, there are tapes — of the Minnesota Legislature

It might not be Dylan-esque, but the Minnesota Legislature will soon make it easier to hear its basement tapes. The Legislative Reference Library is working to convert old cassette tapes into digital files for easier public access.
by Brian Bakst

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Franken basks in attention, big payday from book

Even before Sen. Franken's best-selling book was published, he scored a handsome advance from his publisher.
by Brian Bakst

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