Morning Report 1/20/2012
by Staff
Published: January 20,2012
Time posted: 10:01 am
NEWS FROM POLITICS IN MINNESOTA / CAPITOL REPORT
BEST OF THE BLOGS
- Second GOPer files to run in Zellers’ HD32B 1/19/12 2:15 p.m.
- Childcare unionization opponents take case to federal courts 1/19/12 9:05 a.m.
- GOP eyes constitutional amendment on state spending in 2012 1/19/12 10:19 a.m.
- Legislators seek solution to sex offender dilemma 1/19/12 10:50 a.m.
- Business lobby hopes for better year in 2012 1/19/12 10:55 a.m.
- 2012 legislation: Miles to go before they campaign 1/19/12 11:00 a.m.
- Minnesota Legislature 2012: So what will they do for an encore? 1/19/12 11:45 a.m.
BEST OF THE BLOGS
- Mondale: Stadium deal needs to get done soon to boost odds of passage this year, Hot Dish Politics
- Dayton: Vikings would need to pay $450 million at Basilica site, Hot Dish Politics
- Child care unionization foes file federal lawsuit, Capitol View
- A day of Gary, News Cut
- As Franken targeted over PIPA, his rationale becomes ever more flimsy, MN Progressive Project
- Child Care small businesses file federal lawsuit, Let Freedom Ring
- ALEC consolidates MN operations after sudden downturn in loon state Republican brand, Bluestem Prairie
BUSINESS / ECONOMY
- Minnesota unemployment rate drops to 5.7 percent, Finance and Commerce 1/19/12 2:21 p.m.
- BMO Harris poised for Twin Cities growth, Finance and Commerce 1/20/12 7:40 a.m.
- State unemployment rate decreases to 5.7 percent, Star Tribune 1/19/12 12:36 p.m.
- One time Mpls. temp agency owner admits cheating feds out of $425,000, Star Tribune 1/19/12 12:40 p.m.
- Chamber of Commerce has big ideas on the horizon, Sun Newspapers 1/19/12 9:32 a.m.
- Ecolab to cut 500 jobs, Star Tribune 1/19/12 1:24 p.m.
- Carp processor opens plant in Wabasha, AP 1/20/12 7:20 a.m.
CONGRESS – HOUSE
- SOPA receives bipartisan opposition from delegation, MinnPost 1/19/12 9:52 a.m.
- Walz tours Innovance, Albert Lea Tribune 1/19/12 12:25 p.m.
CONGRESS – SENATE
- Overheard: Sen. Al Franken, Duluth News Tribune 1/20/12 12:00 a.m.
DAYTON
- Governor Dayton honoring promise, coming to St. Mary’s in Bird Island, West Central Tribune 1/19/12 5:04 p.m.
EDUCATION
- Sviggum insists new job vetted by U of M brass, AP 1/19/12 1:20 p.m.
- Minneapolis’ promise opens college to more, Star Tribune 1/19/12 11:46 p.m.
ENVIRONMENT
- State deer harvest declines in 2011, AP 1/19/12 3:35 p.m.
GOVERNMENT – LOCAL
- Edina taxpayers may have TIF over parking expansion, Finance and Commerce 1/19/12 4:46 p.m.
- Willmar Charter Commission requests city attorney draft ballot question, West Central Tribune 1/19/12 12:00 a.m.
LEGISLATURE
- GOP ‘Reform 2.0′ to transform govt., business climate, MPR
- GOP agenda mostly features familiar ideas, AP 1/19/12 5:47 p.m.
- Minnesota GOP agenda: Some new, some familiar ideas on reform, Pioneer Press 1/19/12 6:49 p.m.
- Republicans announce plans for upcoming Minnesota legislative session, West Central Tribune 1/20/12 12:00 a.m.
- Senate leader: no complaint in Koch matter, AP 1/19/12 3:36 p.m.
- Bakk says Koch, Senate Republicans owe Senate an apology, Rochester Post-Bulletin 1/19/12 4:16 p.m.
- All legislative leaders embrace jobs priority, but GOP leaders skittish on stadium, Amy Koch issues, MinnPost 1/19/12 5:22 p.m.
- State union benefits scrutinized, Star Tribune 1/19/12 8:22 p.m.
- Unused sick pay severance payments has backers, critics at Capitol subcommittee hearing, Pioneer Press 1/19/12 5:43 p.m.
- What legislators said today about MnSCU’s retirement payouts, MPR
- Minneapolis DFLer sworn in as House member, AP 1/19/12 5:55 p.m.
- Newest House member sworn into office, Session Daily
OPINION – COMMENTARY
- Kevin Leecy and Marge Anderson: Minnesota tribes are about more than gambling, Star Tribune 1/19/12 9:20 p.m.
- Lileks: Bonding bill’s secret: Something for everyone, Star Tribune 1/19/12 7:50 p.m.
- Abraham Swee: Better ways to spend than on a stadium, Albert Lea Tribune 1/20/12 7:35 a.m.
OPINION – EDITORIAL
- Editorial: Conflict is clear in Sviggum’s two roles, Star Tribune 1/19/12 7:15 p.m.
- Editorial: Move forward with transit investments, Star Tribune 1/18/12 8:58 p.m.
- Teamwork needed now for stadium, St. Cloud Times 1/20/12 12:11 a.m.
PUBLIC HEALTH / SAFETY
- Attorney General Swanson sues over lost medical laptop, Star Tribune 1/19/12 11:49 a.m.
- AG sues health care service firm for alleged patient privacy violations, MPR
- Group gives Minnesota mixed grades on dealing with tobacco use, Star Tribune 1/19/12 10:53 a.m.
- State gets $29 million more for low-income heating assistance, Pioneer Press 1/19/12 3:29 p.m.
SAINT PAUL / MINNEAPOLIS
- Divided Minneapolis council now at center of Vikings stadium debate, Star Tribune 1/20/12 12:05 a.m.
- Council panel approves Harriet Brewing taproom, Star Tribune 1/19/12 3:23 p.m.
STADIUMS
- Vikings stadium: Ramsey County needs a Hail Mary as plan financing in doubt, Pioneer Press 1/19/12 7:38 p.m.
TRANSPORTATION
- Government shutdown hangover for 2012 roadwork in Minnesota, Finance and Commerce 1/19/12 5:07 p.m.
- Met Council bets on transit, housing, Star Tribune 1/19/12 8:16 a.m.
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