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Capitol View®

Reporting on State Politics and Government

Dayton vetoes wild rice bill, calls it ‘extreme overreach’

Gov. Mark Dayton on Wednesday vetoed an attempt by a bipartisan group of lawmakers to nullify the state's longstanding but rarely enforced wild rice sulfate standard. 
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Protest penalty bill gets House OK

The bill would expose protesters caught blocking freeways or other critical routes to a year in jail and added fines. Gov. Mark Dayton has sent mixed signals about his support.
by Brian Bakst

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Gun debate migrates from Capitol to TV airwaves

A group seeking tougher Minnesota gun laws is set to run TV ads in the remaining days of the legislative session.
by Brian Bakst

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Dayton keeps pushing health plan opposed by GOP

Dayton keeps pushing health plan opposed by GOP

With less than two weeks in the session, Gov. Mark Dayton is still pushing a health care proposal that Republican lawmakers have repeatedly rejected.
by Tim Pugmire

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Gazelka: Hands-free bill not moving this year

The Minnesota Senate majority leader slams the door on bill requiring people to use hands-free cellphones if they're driving.
by MPR News Staff

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Primary rule for new 2020 prez primary? Pick a party

Primary rule for new 2020 prez primary? Pick a party

Minnesota is bringing back a presidential primary in 2020. It is expected to invite more participation in choosing nominees, but will also require voters to publicly express their party preference.
by Brian Bakst

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Capitol lightning round: Where things stand

Wondering where proposals stand at the Capitol? Here's a quick primer.
by Brian Bakst

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