Capitol View®

Reporting on State Politics and Government

A roundup of some stories in the news on the last day of September.
The spending is heavy in the campaign for the state Legislature.
PCA union makes early push for new contract
Minnesota’s unionized personal care assistants are making an early push for a new contract agreement with the state.
In latest campaign reports, Democrats have spent more so far in race for Legislature but Republicans have millions in reserve.
Minnesota Senators oppose Obama on veto; Trump faults debate microphone and moderator.
What happened at last night's debate and what people are saying about it.
Requests for absentee ballots and voter registration show lots of interest in the election.
It seems like everyone is waiting to see what happens when Trump and Clinton finally meet tonight.
For the second time in five weeks, DFL Gov. Mark Dayton has closed the door on a potential special legislative session to pass a tax relief bill and a package of public construction projects.
2nd District candidates pledge action on opioid abuse
In Minnesota's 2nd District, the leading candidates for Congress are putting focus on the fight against opioid abuse.