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Capitol View®

Reporting on State Politics and Government

Dayton is open to bill penalizing protests on freeways

Dayton said there is a delicate balance between public safety and public dissent, but he is open to a crackdown on freeway-disrupting protests. Meanwhile, he restated objections to bills dealing with fireworks and abortion.
by Brian Bakst

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MN House panel considers court camera ban

A bipartisan push is underway to halt Minnesota's experiment with cameras in courtrooms.
by Tim Pugmire

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Minn. lawmakers rally behind bill responding to 2017 hurricanes

The bill would provide tax relief for people affected by or responding to Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria in 2017. Its sponsor notes her family ties to Puerto Rico.
by Brian Bakst

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Daily Digest: Officer charged in shooting death

Months after a woman who called 911 was shot and killed by a responding officer, the Hennepin County attorney files criminal charges.
by Mike Mulcahy

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Dayton vows to veto objectionable MNLARS bill

Dayton vows to veto objectionable MNLARS bill

Gov. Dayton warned Republican legislative leaders that he'll veto legislation to fix the MNLARS system if the final version is not to his liking.
by Tim Pugmire

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Gun bills remain stuck despite effort to dislodge them

Advocates for stricter gun laws jeered Minnesota legislators who voted against advancing two bills. Committee chairman says likelihood of gun law changes this year are slim.
by Brian Bakst

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Daily Digest: Gun control push hits a wall

A handful of Minnesota political news stories to start your day.
by Mike Mulcahy

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Snowmobile accident that killed MN boy could inspire new DWI law

The bill would close a loophole that allowed a man with multiple DWI convictions in a car to legally operate a snowmobile, despite restrictions on his automobile license.
by Brian Bakst

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In Minn. gov’s race, one campaign’s workers form a union

As she courts union backing for her governor bid, state Rep. Erin Murphy announces that her own campaign workers have signed a collective-bargaining agreement.
by Brian Bakst

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