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Capitol View®

Reporting on State Politics and Government

Winkler retiring from Legislature

Rep. Ryan Winkler is moving with his family to Belgium. His summer departure sets his district up for a special election.
by Catharine Richert

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Snag in bill may muck up health insurance approvals

Snag in bill may muck up health insurance approvals

There's no money for a team of health insurance rate reviewers in the final jobs and energy bill. That means the state may not be able to fulfill its legal obligation to approve insurance plans before they are sold.
by Catharine Richert

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Iron Range highway victim of end of session rush

Iron Range highway victim of end of session rush

Lawmakers didn't OK the promised $150 million to reroute Highway 53 near Virginia, Minn. Officials warn costs will rise if the money isn't approved during the upcoming special session.
by Tom Scheck

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House Republicans want special session soon

House Republicans want special session soon

Negotiations over an education funding bill should pick up where they left off at the end of the session, says Republican House Speaker Kurt Daudt.
by Tim Pugmire

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Daily Digest: Session aftermath

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

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Dayton will veto education funding bill

Gov. Mark Dayton said the bill doesn't go far enough to fund pre-kindergarten in public schools.
by Catharine Richert

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The Daily Digest: Your 2015 session crib sheet

Legislators met their midnight deadline to pass budget bills, and the 2015 session adjourned. Here's what you need to know about some of the bills they passed.
by Catharine Richert

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