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Capitol View®

Reporting on State Politics and Government

December 21, 2011 7:30 AM

House members ask for Stillwater bridge vote

They say state funding may get reallocated to other projects if Congress doesn't act.

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December 21, 2011 5:10 AM

GOP tries to pin payroll tax blame on Peterson and other Dems

The call comes as the GOP appears in disarray about the payroll tax cut.

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December 21, 2011 12:40 AM

The Daily Digest (Majority Leader election scheduled, More details on Brodkorb’s firing, Impasse in Congress)

A look at the day's political news.

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December 20, 2011 1:25 PM

Bachmann campaign: conservative Iowa leader did not ask her to end presidential bid

Bachmann campaign denies Iowa social conservative leader asked her to end campaign

by Mark Zdechlik

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December 20, 2011 10:19 AM

More details of Brodkorb’s firing

Ludeman says Senate GOP leaders directed him to fire Bordkorb

by Catharine Richert

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Senate GOP to elect Koch replacement on Dec. 27

December 20, 2011 10:00 AM

Senate GOP to elect Koch replacement on Dec. 27

The group will meet next week to decide who replaces Koch.

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December 20, 2011 8:31 AM

Minnesota House members bemoan payroll tax standoff

Even if they can't agree on a deal, they agree the debate makes Congress look bad.

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December 20, 2011 7:45 AM

Fenton is open to possible run for party chair

Acting chair is honored by draft movement.

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December 20, 2011 6:36 AM

Osskopp no longer candidate for state GOP chair

Fluid field of candidates.

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The Daily Digest

December 20, 2011 12:30 AM

The Daily Digest

All of today's political news

by Catharine Richert

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