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Capitol View®

Reporting on State Politics and Government

5 things: The special session and looming layoffs

On June 1, roughly 10,000 state employees across several departments will get layoff notices. But that doesn't mean they are out of a job immediately. If lawmakers can agree on three budget bills, they won't be out of a job at all.
by Catharine Richert

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Presidential hopeful Sanders to campaign in Minneapolis

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders will come to the SEIU Local 26 office to "discuss how to take back our country from the billionaires," an email advertising the event says.
by Catharine Richert

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The Daily Digest: Weekend vetoes

Your daily dose of political news from Minnesota and Washington.
by Catharine Richert

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Dayton vetoes two more budget bills

Dayton vetoes two more budget bills

After Saturday's action, the DFL governor has now vetoed three budget bills. The first, the E-12 education bill, set up the need for a special session, which has yet to be scheduled.
by Nancy Lebens

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PoliGraph: Arguing for and against public pre-K

Republicans and Gov. Mark Dayton make reasonable, fact-based arguments when it comes to their views on whether the state should expand pre-kindergarten in public schools.
by Catharine Richert

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Flanagan announces bid for Winkler’s MN House seat

Peggy Flanagan is a long-time liberal political activist who will run for Rep. Ryan Winkler's vacated seat in a special election.
by Catharine Richert

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GOPers with teaching experience seek meeting with Dayton

Eight Minnesota House Republicans who have worked in public schools are asking for a meeting with DFL Gov. Mark Dayton to discuss his veto of the education funding bill.
by Tim Pugmire

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Environmental groups ask for veto, get cookies

Environmental groups ask for veto, get cookies

Environmental advocates upset about a budget bill that includes several controversial policy provisions today picketed the governor's mansion to demand a veto.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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