Palin to host Minneapolis fundraiser for Bachmann
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin will host a fundraising event in Minneapolis April 7 for U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn., who is seeking her third term in the House.
Time running out to select which bills may become law
Abbey Bryduck hopes people understand if they catch her glancing at the clock a little more than usual this week.
Romney and Pawlenty to speak in Bloomington
Two Republican presidential hopefuls -- former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and current Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty -- will speak April 9 at an event sponsored by the Freedom Foundation of Minnesota.
Racino bill stalls in first Senate hearing
Two hours of testimony and debate Wednesday in a state Senate committee on a proposal to raise state revenues by allowing slot machines at two Minnesota horse racing tracks ended without a vote.
Clark's anti-porn bill passes out of Senate committee
A bill that would prohibit state employees and elected officials from spending public dollars at hotels that offer customers access to violent pornographic movies passed unanimously out of a Senate committee this afternoon. The measure, introduced by Sen. Tarryl Clark, DFL-St. Cloud, cleared the Senate's State and Local Government Operation and Oversight Committee and will proceed directly to the floor.
Photo of the Day - March 10, 2010
Hardhats and hi-visibility vests were the uniform today as workers joined the Minnesota Building and Construction Trades Council for a positively thunderous rally at the Capitol.
Want to make Glenn Beck cry? Here's how
An interactive video making the rounds on Facebook (and elsewhere) today pokes fun at Fox News host Glenn Beck for attacking progressives -- and turns anyone into an enemy of the people.
Contenders to fill Clark's Senate seat emerge
Tarryl Clark was initially elected to the state Senate five years ago in a special election. She then easily won re-election in 2006 and emerged as a key DFL leader in the ensuing years. Now Clark is looking to unseat U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann in the 6th Congressional District.
Senjem endorses Seifert, Wigley backs Emmer
GOP gubernatorial front-runners Tom Emmer and Marty Seifert both received endorsements today from high-profile Minnesota conservatives.
Photo of the Day - March 9, 2010
Those two icons of dignity and wisdom, Sen. James Metzen (DFL-South St. Paul) and the owl. (Minnesota Zoo Day at the Capitol.)
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- Vol. 5, Issue 35 - 3/5/2010
In this issue: The action ain't at the Capitol; On the road with Emmer on Super Saturday; New law means new dates; Bits & Pieces
THEPOLITICSPORTAL
METRO EAST
- St. Paul police chief prepares to retire, and he’s leaving some angry cops behind
- Affordable housing units converted to Section 8
- Doing business with Vietnam
- Met Council seeks input on transportation projects
- Environmental group watching out for Mighty Mississippi
BUDGET / TAXES
- Racino bill stalls in first Senate hearing
- Legislators continue pursuing income tax reciprocity issue
- GAMC deal notwithstanding, governor and Legislature not bonding over bonding bill
BUSINESS / ECONOMY
EDUCATION
- Lanning under pressure in bonding bill debate
- Scandal-rocked charter movement looks to future
- Why we’re stuck on higher-ed attainment - and why we need to boost it, right now
ENERGY / ENVIRONMENT
- Lawmaker wants to limit lake access due to invasive species concerns
- Bill to end nuke ban stumbles in committee
- The Paper Trail: Legislative Auditor says DNR lacks land management budget planning
HEALTH CARE
- Overheard at the Capitol: GAMC fix is a quarter of a loaf, but...
- Governor, legislators reach health care compromise
- Deal reached on GAMC extension
