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Lawmakers want governors’ portraits back in Capitol
Veteran lawmakers are threatening to pass a law to ensure all portraits of all past Minnesota governors remain on Capitol walls.
Minnesota legislators move quickly on health care and taxes.
Dayton proposes tax cut plan that GOP calls ‘lean’
Dayton's plan would expand tax credits for low and middle-income families, make child care more affordable and reduce the property tax burden on farmers.
Republicans: Health insurance plan is on fast track
A Republican-drafted health insurance relief plan could speed through the Legislature as lawmakers try to beat a sign-up deadline.
The two doctors who are now state senators hope to have a say in health care legislation.
Dayton makes pitch for $1.5 billion in borrowing on everything from flood mitigation out west to fish hatcheries in the east.
The Legislature returns to work for what's shaping up to be a contentious 2017 session.
Dayton puts rush on health rebate, construction plans
The governor says the insurance enrollment deadline and the upcoming construction season are reasons for urgent action on two spending bills.