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Capitol View®

Reporting on State Politics and Government

January 17, 2013 4:50 AM

Primary will decide DFL candidate in 19A

Four Democrats running for St. Peter area House seat.

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January 17, 2013 12:47 AM

The Daily Digest (Foreclosures checked, exchange advanced; in Peterson race, a GOP chance?

Debt and taxes will be topics of conversation this morning in hearings at the Capitol, starting with an overview of Minnesota’s debt set for the House Capital Investment Committee. State Health exchange bill passes first Senate committee (MPR News) It’s expected that one in five Minnesotans will use the online exchange to comparison shop for…

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Chandelier ready to rise in rotunda

January 16, 2013 9:45 AM

Chandelier ready to rise in rotunda

Fixture cleaned and rewired.

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January 16, 2013 12:45 AM

The Daily Digest (Candidates set, tax collector hopes unmet; ditch politics of debt?)

Some big potential tax policy changes -- including proposals to tax clothing and internet sales -- will get a hearing in a key Senate committee, part of a busy day at the Capitol.

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January 15, 2013 6:29 AM

Rosen pondering a run for higher office

Rosen says she's thinking about a run for governor.

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January 15, 2013 5:51 AM

Bachmann raises money for Quist’s special election campaign

Bachmann calls Quist a "dear friend."

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January 15, 2013 4:40 AM

DNR says former employee improperly used driver’s license data

DNR says it's asked the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to investigate.

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House GOP steps up Ag attack on DFL committee structure

January 14, 2013 12:35 PM

House GOP steps up Ag attack on DFL committee structure

The House Rules Committee rebuffs efforts to change committee structure.

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January 14, 2013 9:05 AM

Former state Sen. Robling to lobby for Scott County

Robling will do communications and legislative work.

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January 14, 2013 8:20 AM

How does Minnesota’s sales tax stack up?

With a narrow base and high rate, Minnesota seems to have the worst of both worlds on sales taxes compared to other states.

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