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Capitol View®

Reporting on State Politics and Government

Daudt: Europe trip on hold because of budget talks

Daudt: Europe trip on hold because of budget talks

As budget talks continue, Republican House Speaker Kurt Daudt vowed to “put everything in my life on hold until this is resolved."
by Tom Scheck

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Dayton calls latest budget talks disappointing

Dayton calls latest budget talks disappointing

DFL Gov. Mark Dayton is describing the latest round of private budget negotiations with House Speaker Kurt Daudt, R-Crown, as disappointing and a step backwards.
by Tim Pugmire

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9,451 MN workers face layoffs with no budget deal

Thousands of Minnesota workers will get layoff notices Monday, officials said Thursday. Layoffs come July 1 if lawmakers can't agree on three budget bills. Read the breakdown by department.
by Catharine Richert

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Republicans stake a claim on early ed

Republicans stake a claim on early ed

Republicans in the Minnesota House entered budget talks with Gov. Mark Dayton Wednesday armed with support from a leading advocate for early childhood education.
by Tom Scheck

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Counties square off against Otto over audits

A state government funding bill recently signed by Gov. Mark Dayton includes a provision that would allow counties to outsource annual audits. Now, counties are lobbying to make sure that provision remains intact during the special session.
by Catharine Richert

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Lt. gov. briefs state workers on possible shutdown

Lt. Gov. Tina Smith is meeting privately with state employees to discuss the potential impact of a partial state government shutdown.
by Tom Scheck

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