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Capitol View®

Reporting on State Politics and Government

Dayton seeks ID extension from feds

Gov. Mark Dayton asked federal authorities to give Minnesota additional time to comply with REAL ID requirements in a letter Friday.
by Tim Pugmire

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Sen. Barb Goodwin won’t run again

Sen. Barb Goodwin won’t run again

State Sen. Barb Goodwin, DFL-Columbia Heights, has announced that she will not seek re-election next year.
by Tim Pugmire

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Daily Digest: Taxes on the rise

A round up of some items in the news this Friday morning.
by Mike Mulcahy

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Minnesota Senate GOP spurns new building, for now

Republican lawmakers won’t be moving into the new Minnesota Senate office building when it opens in January. They opposed the $90 million project and expect to use it against Democrats in campaigns next year.
by Tim Pugmire

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Suburban Democrat hopes to diversify House

Suburban Democrat hopes to diversify House

Minnesota’s next African-American legislator could come from the suburbs. Alberder Gillespie of Woodbury filed campaign paperwork this week to run as a DFL candidate in House District 53B.
by Tim Pugmire

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Military, political leaders pay tribute to veterans

Military, political leaders pay tribute to veterans

Sen. Amy Klobuchar says the government resources dedicated to helping veterans need to match the words of appreciation being shared on Veterans Day.
by Tim Pugmire

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Daily Digest: the fourth GOP debate

Some items in the news, including what happened at last night's Republican debate in Milwaukee.
by Mike Mulcahy

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Daily Digest: Pain and relief

Some news items to consider as you start your Tuesday.
by Mike Mulcahy

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Paul wants government that ‘minds its own business’

Paul wants government that ‘minds its own business’

Sen. Rand Paul criticized Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton and Marco Rubio as he campaigned in Minnesota ahead of the next GOP presidential debate.
by Mike Mulcahy

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