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Capitol View®

Reporting on State Politics and Government

With budget unresolved, Thissen heads to Europe

Even though Gov. Mark Dayton could call a special session at any moment, DFL House Minority Leader Paul Thissen opted to travel to Europe this week.
by Tom Scheck

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Dayton: Session deal hinges on date of auditor changes

Dayton: Session deal hinges on date of auditor changes

Gov. Mark Dayton Friday offered House Republicans what he called a compromise on the only issue holding up a special session, but GOP House Speaker Kurt Daudt rejected the offer.
by Tom Scheck

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PoliGraph: Sanders claims about inequality

In a speech in Minneapolis, presidential candidate Bernie Sanders made two sweeping statements about income and wealth inequality in the United States. And both are basically correct.
by Catharine Richert

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Prospects of Saturday special session in doubt

Another round of high level talks between House Speaker Kurt Daudt, R-Crown, and Gov. Mark Dayton’s administration yielded no resolution on the budget.
by Tom Scheck

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Hillary Clinton to hold Minneapolis fundraiser

Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton will be in Minneapolis later this month for the first time since announcing her 2016 campaign for the White House.
by Catharine Richert

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Deal reached on Minnesota public works spending

Legislative leaders have reached agreement on a public works construction bill that authorizes $373 million for several projects, including transportation bonds for rerouting Highway 53 on the Iron Range.
by Tom Scheck

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