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Reporting on State Politics and Government

Erin Murphy considers run for St. Paul Mayor

Erin Murphy considers run for St. Paul Mayor

The former DFL House Majority Leader says she's considering options including running for St. Paul Mayor and governor.
by Tom Scheck

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The Daily Digest: Bachmann’s movie role

Good morning! In Minnesota A bipartisan group of state Senators said they support raising new revenue to fund transportation needs. (MPR News) Meanwhile, Rep. Ron Erhardt, a longtime player in transportation politics at the Capitol, broke with fellow DFLers to suggest that money from the state general fund should be used to repair roads and bridges.…
by Brett Neely

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PoliGraph: GOP ties surplus to tax cuts

It's not just tax increases that have put Minnesota's budget in the black.
by Catharine Richert

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Bipartisan group calls for new transportation funds

Bipartisan group calls for new transportation funds

A bipartisan group of state Senators said today new revenue is needed to fund transportation needs.
by Tim Pugmire

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GOP House Speaker opens door to spending cuts

The Republican speaker of the Minnesota House has opened the door to spending cuts, despite a nearly $2 billion projected budget surplus.
by Tom Scheck

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Legislators move MNsure changes

Two MNsure bills would make big changes to how the state health insurance exchange operates.
by Catharine Richert

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DFL lawmakers push railroad tax

DFL lawmakers push railroad tax

Two DFL lawmakers called on railroads to pay for ensuring their shipments of oil are safe.
by Tim Pugmire

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New GOP ad centers on state’s surplus

The Republican Party of Minnesota plans to spend at least $20,000 on ads.
by Catharine Richert

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