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Capitol View®

Reporting on State Politics and Government

Drone law could get off ground next session

Drone law could get off ground next session

Twenty states already have drone laws on the books. Minnesota does not, although three bills were introduced last session.
by Tim Pugmire

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Minnesota U.S. House Dems all vote against spending bill

The final vote was 219-206. Minnesota Republican Reps. John Kline and Erik Paulsen were the only Minnesotans in the U.S. House to back the bill.
by Brett Neely

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Kline defends proposed retiree benefit cuts

Republican U.S. Rep. John Kline said it's better for pension benefits to be cut rather than see the pension funds fail.
by Brett Neely

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Labor group wants new job protections

Labor group wants new job protections

After last session’s passage of a minimum wage increase to $9.50 an hour by 2016, labor unions are now calling on Minnesota lawmakers to pass requirements for sick time and predictable schedules.
by Tim Pugmire

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State Senate trims committee list, schedule

The Minnesota Senate will begin the 2015 session without an education policy committee.
by Tim Pugmire

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Schowalter leaving as state finance chief

Schowalter leaving as state finance chief

  DFL Gov. Mark Dayton today announced more changes in his cabinet for his second term. Minnesota Management and Budget Commissioner Jim Schowalter is stepping down to take a new job as president and CEO of the Minnesota Council of Health Plans. He’s leaving after 20 years in state government. Schowlater’s replacement at MMB will…
by Tim Pugmire

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The Daily Digest: Torture report fallout

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

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