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Capitol View®

Reporting on State Politics and Government

Lawmakers push plan to stop end-of-session cram

Lawmakers push plan to stop end-of-session cram

A bipartisan group of senators say requiring more time for lawmakers to review bills would improve public trust.
by Brian Bakst

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Dayton, NAACP announce equity audit

Dayton, NAACP announce equity audit

Gov. Mark Dayton and NAACP officials announced Thursday that they are seeking an independent audit of state government business practices related to racial equity.
by Tim Pugmire

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Dayton adds school counselors to budget wish list

Gov. Mark Dayton has revised his supplemental budget proposal to include an additional $53 million in education spending.
by Tim Pugmire

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Daily Digest: Sparing the surplus

Some items in the news to start your Thursday.
by Mike Mulcahy

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Dayton: Secrecy worth it if Iron Range gets jobs

Minnesota governor stands by private deal-making to lure plant with public subsidies.
by Brian Bakst

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New task force to focus on mental health

The panel is tasked with recommending law and budget changes around mental health treatment. It must issue a report in time for the 2017 legislative session.
by Brian Bakst

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Daily Digest: Trump and Clinton

Some items in the news this morning, including results from last night's primaries.
by Mike Mulcahy

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Minn. senators make new voting push for freed felons

Minn. senators make new voting push for freed felons

The Minnesota Senate tries again to give ex-inmates ability to vote, but odds of House consent remain slim.
by Brian Bakst

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New Minnesota rail director tapped by Dayton

New Minnesota rail director tapped by Dayton

Dayton names new official to watch over Minnesota's rail line network.
by Brian Bakst

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Senate version of IRRRB bill gets initial look

Changes could be coming to the Iron Range development agency's grant-making decisions, but the extent of the power shift is still being debated.
by Brian Bakst

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