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Capitol View®

Reporting on State Politics and Government

Senate panel advances education spending plan

A Minnesota Senate panel approved legislation Thursday to spend $100 million on a variety of education initiatives, including voluntary prekindergarten, teacher development and school counselor grants.
by Tim Pugmire

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Economic development chief Clark Sieben resigning

Economic development chief Clark Sieben resigning

The head of Minnesota's economic development agency announces her departure after five years at helm. Gov. Mark Dayton said his deputy chief of staff will take over the department.
by Brian Bakst

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Republicans start new round in commissioner pay fight

Minnesota Republicans seek to re-open debate over state agency commissioner pay and make other cuts to department budgets.
by Brian Bakst

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Senate DFL budget plan sets up clash with House GOP

Senate DFL budget plan sets up clash with House GOP

Senate Democrats want to spend most of the state's $900 million projected surplus on education, rural broadband and racial equity initiatives. House Republicans want tax cuts and transportation projects.
by Tim Pugmire

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Planned Parenthood decries defunding bill

Planned Parenthood decries defunding bill

Planned Parenthood officials say they would lose more than $4 million a year in government reimbursements under a bill moving through the Minnesota House. The sponsor of the bill calls it a way to provide more access to health care for women in rural areas.
by Tim Pugmire

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Restroom bill sparks emotional, legal debate at hearing

Minnesota lawmakers on Tuesday tiptoed into a brewing national debate over gender-based restrooms restrictions. A bill to require restroom use by biological gender got some spirited testimony, but no vote.
by Brian Bakst

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Daily Digest: Fireworks and other issues

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

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State House passes fireworks expansion bill

State House passes fireworks expansion bill

The Minnesota House passed a bill Monday to expand the state’s list of legal fireworks, but Gov. Mark Dayton is opposed to it.
by Tim Pugmire

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