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Dayton pay raises rile Republicans
Republicans are angry that Gov. Mark Dayton raised the pay of state agency heads by a total of more than $800,000.
Early learning plans compete for money
A bipartisan group of state lawmakers is lining up in support of legislation to expand early learning scholarships for disadvantaged young children.
House GOP considers trail fee for pedestrians
Some Republicans in the Minnesota House are discussing requiring people who walk and ride bikes to pay a fee to use state trails.
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The proposed rules would make it harder for internet providers to load one site faster than others.
Senate DFL education plan grows larger
Democrats in the Minnesota Senate are growing their list of education priorities for the 2015 session.
Bill would alert public to crimes against cops
A Minnesota House panel advanced legislation today that would create a statewide emergency alert when police officers are killed or seriously wounded.