Capitol View®

Reporting on State Politics and Government

A look at the day's political news.
A Republican state lawmaker wants checkoff on the income tax form to allow Minnesotans to give more money to the state.
Two more GOP state representatives announce their support for Emmer.
Republican Marty Seifert goes after Tom Emmer for a campaign finance bill he authored in 2005.
A look at the day's political news.
A majority of those polled aren't happy with Pawlenty or the Legislature. 63% also don't think Pawlenty should run for president.
Here's a look at this weekend's public policy shows...
Gov. Pawlenty and DFL legislative leaders reached a deal on extending a health insurance program for the poor.