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Capitol View®

Reporting on State Politics and Government

Daily Digest: Another dry Sunday

Some news stories worth a look this Friday morning.
by Mike Mulcahy

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Sunday liquor push fails again

The Minnesota House has once again voted to keep the state’s longtime ban on Sunday liquor sales.
by Tim Pugmire

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Real ID plan clears Senate; House vote ahead

Real ID is closer to a reality, but some differences in the House and Senate approaches need to be cleared up first.
by Brian Bakst

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Fantasy sports bill shelved

The push to legalize online fantasy sports betting in Minnesota is over for this session, after the state Senate sponsor abruptly pulled the bill.
by Tim Pugmire

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Daily Digest: Train in Vain?

A few items in the news to consider as you begin your Thursday.
by Mike Mulcahy

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Senate passes paid family leave

The Senate plan would pay people part of their wages to care for a new child or an ill family member. It would be paid for with a new tax on employers and employees.
by Brian Bakst

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Daily Digest: 100 year plan

Your morning check in on a handful of interesting items in the news.
by Mike Mulcahy

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DFL tax bill includes family leave, soccer stadium

The Senate is working on a mini tax bill that includes some top priorities, including a tax break for the city of St. Paul to help build a new Major League Soccer stadium.
by Tim Pugmire

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Daily Digest: Transportation is key

Some items in the news worth a read as you begin your Tuesday.
by Mike Mulcahy

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St. Paul officials hope to score with soccer push

St. Paul officials hope to score with soccer push

St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman wants tax breaks passed this year to guarantee that the owners of Minnesota United build their stadium in his city.
by Tim Nelson

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