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Capitol View®

Reporting on State Politics and Government

Yea or neigh vote? MN lawmakers seek to honor famous horse

Yea or neigh vote? MN lawmakers seek to honor famous horse

State Sen. Dan Hall says racehorse Dan Patch deserves recognition as the official state horse. He's written a bill to do that.
by Brian Bakst

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Raise Minnesota smoking age to 21, GOP lawmaker says

Raise Minnesota smoking age to 21, GOP lawmaker says

Rep. Dario Anselmo said he thinks his fellow Republicans may be hesitant about tougher regulations overall, but that tobacco use is a valid concern.
by Tim Nelson

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Minn. bill would repeal time limits for sex crime prosecution

Minn. bill would repeal time limits for sex crime prosecution

Advocates of doing away with the statute of limitation on sex offense say it's one of several legislative responses to surface amid #MeToo movement.
by Brian Bakst

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Daily Digest: More talk about schools and guns

Gov. Dayton releases a school safety plan as students march to the Capitol to call for more gun control.
by Mike Mulcahy

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Ethics cop Painter says he’s considering Senate run

Ethics cop Painter says he’s considering Senate run

Richard Painter is considering a bid for the U.S. Senate, which would add a new layer of uncertainty to closely watched race.
by Brian Bakst

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Daily Digest: School safety proposals aired

Some Minnesota political stories in the news to start your Wednesday.
by Mike Mulcahy

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Audit: Problems festered in elder abuse complaints office

Audit slams Minnesota health office for problems keeping up with abuse complaints at licensed facilities and for staff woes. New Health Department commissioner promises that changes are under way.
by Brian Bakst

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Lawmakers propose shakeup in state IT agency

Lawmakers take aim at Minnesota IT Services following the flawed roll out of MNLARS.
by Tim Pugmire

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Daily Digest: School safety issue hits home

Some Minnesota politics stories in the news as you start your week,
by Mike Mulcahy

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