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Capitol View®

Reporting on State Politics and Government

Retired from House, McNamara still has hand on Legacy

A longtime state House member who recently retired has been appointed to the committee that funds outdoors Legacy projects.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Expense allowances are focus of lawmaker pay panel

Former lawmakers offer take on legislator earnings as salary commission weighs what to factor into upcoming decision.
by Brian Bakst

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Daily Digest: TGIF edition

Trump loses a round in court and the latest from the state Capitol.
by Mike Mulcahy

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Xcel natural gas plant bill gets new momentum from House, Dayton

Legislation allowing Xcel Energy to build a new natural gas plant at the site of a coal plant in Becker has new momentum after Gov. Mark Dayton said Thursday he would sign it.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Report: MN research tax credit impact small, costly

A new report suggests Minnesota’s research tax credit for businesses isn't paying off.
by Tim Pugmire

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Daily Digest: Some Democrats want to legalize pot

Bills to be introduced today would open the door to legal recreational use of marijuana in Minnesota.
by Mike Mulcahy

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Bills to make marijuana smoking legal enter fray

Amid promised resistance from foes, advocates for legal marijuana launch their push in Minnesota.
by Brian Bakst

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MN Senate hearing highlights Real ID divide

MN Senate hearing highlights Real ID divide

Legislation to move the state toward compliance with the federal Real ID law is facing extended scrutiny from a Minnesota Senate panel.
by Tim Pugmire

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Bill would allow only hands-free cell use for drivers

Bill would allow only hands-free cell use for drivers

Effort to restrict cell phone use while driving resumes with bipartisan sponsors. It would outlaw anything other than hands-free devices.
by Brian Bakst

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