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Capitol View®

Reporting on State Politics and Government

Dayton picks Massman for interim cabinet post

Gov. Mark Dayton has named his deputy chief of staff as the interim commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Administration.
by Tim Pugmire

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The Daily Digest: Primary focus

A daily round up of the most important political news from Minnesota and beyond.
by Brett Neely

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Johnson takes aim at Dayton as rivals target him

Johnson takes aim at Dayton as rivals target him

Hennepin County Commissioner and Republican gubernatorial candidate Jeff Johnson says he’s focusing now on DFL Gov.Mark Dayton rather than his three rivals in next week’s primary. Johnson, the GOP-endorsed candidate for governor, held a mock groundbreaking today for the new $90 million Senate office building under construction near the state Capitol. Johnson opposes the project…
by Tim Pugmire

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Despite push, absentee ballots lag 2010

The Minnesota Secretary of State’s Office says the number of absentee ballots returned and accepted this year continues to lag the number of ballots cast at the same time four years ago. Secretary of State Mark Ritchie issued a news release today saying 15,883 absentee ballots have been returned and accepted compared to 20,919 in…
by Tom Scheck

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The Daily Digest: Candidates woo early voters

A daily round up of the most important political stories in Minnesota and beyond.
by Brett Neely

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Americans for Tax Reform targets Johnson on taxes

The anti-tax group Americans for Tax Reform is criticizing Hennepin County Commissioner Jeff Johnson for not signing the group’s pledge to not raise taxes if he’s elected governor. The group, which is run by Grover Norquist, said Johnson’s refusal to sign the pledge is a “’Read my lips’ problem on taxes.” Minnesota gubernatorial candidate Jeff…
by Tom Scheck

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As primary nears, candidates buy extra airtime

As primary nears, candidates buy extra airtime

With less than a week to go before the primary, candidates are taking to the airwaves to make last-minute pitches to potential voters.
by Catharine Richert

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PoliGraph: Freedom Club’s Senate building ad misleads

Aspects of the Freedom Club’s ad are accurate. But all these bits and pieces of information are packaged in such a way that details about the building and taxes distort the facts.
by Catharine Richert

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