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Capitol View®

Reporting on State Politics and Government

Daily Digest: Funding dispute ends quickly

A busy day at the Capitol includes rallies and a vote to restore funding for the House and Senate.
by Mike Mulcahy

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MN Legislature closes book on Dayton veto fight, approves funds

In session's first week, the Legislature speeds through a bill to resolve a funding dispute from the end of last year. It would restore a legislative operating budget that had been vetoed by Gov. Mark Dayton.
by Brian Bakst

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Dayton to push for immigrant licenses, tax changes

Gov. Mark Dayton said Wednesday he wants to revisit some contentious issues from last year. Dayton said licensing unauthorized immigrants to drive would improve public safety and the prohibiting it is "spiteful" and "racist."
by Tim Pugmire

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Daily Digest: A big settlement over water pollution

3M and Swanson settle water pollution case, Walz shifts position on guns, Pawlenty says he's still undecided, Fischbach challenged on first day of the session and lawmakers head into sexual harassment training,
by Mike Mulcahy

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In about-face, Walz backs assault weapons ban for Minnesota

Minnesota U.S Rep. Tim Walz, a DFL candidate for governor this year, said Tuesday he's backing an assault-weapons ban in Minnesota and other "common sense solutions" to stop gun violence.
by Brian Bakst

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Daily Digest: 2018 session set to begin

The Minnesota Legislature heads back to St. Paul.
by Mike Mulcahy

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A cop per school? Minn. Senate leader raises that idea

Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka says posting a police officer in every school should be considered as Florida shooting renews concerns over student security.
by Brian Bakst

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Daily Digest: Guns and politics

Some stories in the news worth a look this Friday morning.
by Mike Mulcahy

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Among DFLers, gun issue exposes rift in gov race

In the aftermath of a mass shooting at a Florida school, the proposals and past records of Minnesota's candidates for governor reveal a distinct split.
by Brian Bakst

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