by Briana Bierschbach
Published: April 30, 2012
Tags: Pat Shortridge, Republican Party of Minnesota
In a statement released Monday evening, GOP Party Chairman Pat Shortridge says they have reached an agreement with Massachusetts-based HUB Properties, which filed eviction paperwork last week after the party failed to pay nearly $100,000 since last year.
by Jake Grovum
Published: April 30, 2012
Tags: Dave Thompson, Keith Downey
The two lawmakers have opted to dissolve their newly registered campaign fund because it violated state law.
by Briana Bierschbach
Published: April 30, 2012
Tags: bonding, Mark Dayton, omnibus tax bill, Vikings Stadium
Following their first meeting since talks broke down late last week, Gov. Mark Dayton said Monday afternoon that he and legislative leaders had a “constructive” two-hour meeting, but are no closer to finalizing a deal to end the 2012 legislative session.
by Paul Demko
Published: April 30, 2012
Tags: 1st Congressional District, Allen Quist, Mike Parry, Tim Walz
Allen Quist plans to run in the GOP primary in the 1st Congressional District. Quist and state Sen. Mike Parry fought to a draw in an epic battle for the GOP endorsement earlier this month.
by Charley Shaw
Published: April 30, 2012
Tags: 2012 tax conference committee, budget reserves, Julianne Ortman, Mark Dayton
Republicans overseeing the Tax conference committee cracked open their bill today to change the way they pay for business tax credits and reductions.
by Jake Grovum
Published: April 30, 2012
Gov. Mark Dayton withheld comment on the Republicans' omnibus tax bill, which was unveiled Saturday.
by Staff
Published: April 30, 2012
Today's Minnesota political news and commentary.
by Jake Grovum
Published: April 30, 2012
Tags: Dave Thompson, Keith Downey
Campaign Finance Board Chairman Gary Goldsmith said Monday the fund as structured would be in violation of state law prohibiting lawmakers and candidates from operating political funds.
by Briana Bierschbach
Published: April 29, 2012
Tags: John Kriesel, Mark Dayton, Michael Jungbauer
Gov. Mark Dayton issued his veto letter less than two hours before the midnight deadline on Saturday, citing hazard concerns stressed by hospital and public safety officials.
by Charley Shaw
Published: April 28, 2012
Tags: 2012 tax conference committee, Greg Davids, Julianne Ortman, Pawlenty 2012, Taxes
The tax bill is now alive and in play. House and Senate conferees approved the bill on Saturday night that provides tax reductions and credits for businesses. It would also open up a roughly $140 million hole in the next two-year general fund budget if Gov. Mark Dayton signs it into law.
