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Reporting on State Politics and Government

Sen. John Pederson, R-St. Cloud, is correct that Minnesota's gas tax would be among the highest in the nation if a proposed tax bump is put on the books.
Minnesota House rejects Sunday liquor sales
The Minnesota House has voted to keep the state’s longtime ban on Sunday liquor sales, killing the issue for this session.
Met Council chair gets Senate panel’s blessing
A Minnesota Senate panel is recommending the confirmation of Adam Duininck as chair of the Metropolitan Council.
The tax plan offered by Senate Democrats features direct tax cuts of about $200 million. The House Republican plan cuts taxes by $2 billion in the coming biennium and more in future years.
Rep. Glen Gruenhagen's claims suggest that scientists are split on whether climate change is real. But that's not true.
The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce says the state needs funding for roads and bridges, but not as much as Democrats have been asking for.