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Capitol View®

Reporting on State Politics and Government

January 18, 2017 9:06 AM

Dayton’s 2015 inaugural committee cuts final checks

Will Steger organization and Planned Parenthood received donations from Dayton's inaugural committee as it liquidated the account.

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January 18, 2017 7:47 AM

Minn. lawmakers renew push to kill Social Security tax

State officials estimate the cost of the bills would eventually top $1 billion in each two-year budget cycle, with half of the benefits going to individuals with incomes over $100,000.

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January 18, 2017 12:43 AM

Daily Digest: Sunday sales debate reopens

A bill that would allow liquor stores to be open on Sundays is on the fast track in the Minnesota House.

by Mike Mulcahy

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January 17, 2017 7:40 AM

Bill would prohibit hunting-by-drone in Minnesota

State Sen. Dan Schoen said he isn't aware of any noteworthy incidents involving drones and hunting to date but that the proposed legislation is a step to head off problems later.

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Dayton applies pressure for health rebate deal

January 17, 2017 6:06 AM

Dayton applies pressure for health rebate deal

As standoff over health care relief bill drags on, some Minneostans stress why the help is urgent for them.

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January 17, 2017 12:45 AM

Daily Digest: Lewis gets serious

Minnesota's newest member of Congress gets down to business.

by Mike Mulcahy

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January 16, 2017 1:35 AM

Daily Digest: Searching for a deal

Some news to get you started as you being the week.

by Mike Mulcahy

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January 13, 2017 12:49 AM

Daily Digest: Senate passes health bill

The final day of a busy week in state and national politics.

by Mike Mulcahy

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January 12, 2017 10:42 AM

Lawmakers OK initial tax cuts, begin debating others

The Minnesota Senate has passed legislation to align the state tax code to recent federal changes.

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January 12, 2017 10:16 AM

2018 Super Bowl could mean overtime for area bars

A bill introduced Thursday would give 2018 Super Bowl revelers extra time in area bars.

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