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Reporting on State Politics and Government

The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce and Education Minnesota top the list
Blasts NRA, GOP
Minnesota's budget takes center stage today as House Democrats release their spending targets for the next two-year budget. The House Public Safety and Finance Committee takes up legislation to expand background checks to nearly all gun sales.
Increases tied to inflation.
Expect a busy week at the Capitol as lawmakers push bills to meet a second legislative deadline on Friday. The debate over new gun laws shifts to the House this week. Gov. Dayton and state Supreme Court Chief Justice Lorie Gildea today join a Capitol rally to support the state's drug court system.