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Capitol View®

Reporting on State Politics and Government

Behind the scenes: MNSCU reacts to Dayton’s budget

Behind the scenes: MNSCU reacts to Dayton’s budget

Behind the scenes, MnSCU leaders carefully crafted talking points to react to Gov. Dayton's criticism of the system. Internal documents show leaders mulling but later downplaying tuition hikes.
by Tom Scheck

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PoliGraph: Broadband, jobs claims miss the mark

PoliGraph: Broadband, jobs claims miss the mark

DFLers from greater Minnesota overstate problems with broadband access and job vacancies.
by Catharine Richert

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The Daily Digest: Pay deal reached

Your daily dose of Minnesota politics and policy.
by Brett Neely

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Senate committee approves early voting

People could cast ballots beginning 15 days before Election Day.
by Catharine Richert

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Lawmakers weigh private vs public in body camera bill

Lawmakers weigh private vs public in body camera bill

Concerns over who has access to body camera video have stymied both the bill’s author and some of the lawmakers considering it.
by Tom Scheck

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DFLers pitch plan to boost rural economy

Several DFL state senators are making a push to train more Minnesota workers for the needs of businesses outside the Twin Cities. Their $227 million plan focuses on rural broadband, housing, worker training and career counseling.
by Tom Scheck

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GOP lawmaker seeks end to annual cigarette tax hikes

Anti-smoking advocates say the higher costs lead people to stop or avoid smoking. But state Rep. Greg Davids said the tax hikes encourage cigarette smuggling across state lines.
by Catharine Richert

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