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Morning Report 4/2/2012

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Published: April 2,2012
Time posted: 10:23 am

NEWS FROM POLITICS IN MINNESOTA / CAPITOL REPORT

Michelle Benson defeats Mike Jungbauer in SD 31 GOP endorsement contest, March 31,2012 5:26 pm
Bernardy wins DFL endorsement over Tillberry in HD 41A, March 31, 2012 3:58 pm
Kelash loses DFL endorsement, March 31, 2012 3:55 pm
Marty wins SD 66 endorsement, McGuire to retire, March 31, 2012 3:15 pm
Dean bests McFarlane in House pairing, March 31, 2012 3:11 pm
Senate passes GOP tax bill, March 30, 2012 7:51 pm
Bonding: You can’t get there from here, March 30, 2012 3:51 pm
HMO audit bill could be revived, March 30, 2012 3:50 pm
Photos: The week at the Capitol, March 30, 2012 3:45 pm
Where have all the constitutional amendments gone? March 30, 2012 3:41 pm
Krinkie: Voting a right or a privilege? March 30, 2012 3:36 pm
Racino sent to Senate floor, March 30, 2012 2:01 pm

BEST OF THE BLOGS

In email to constituent, Senate Majority Leader bemoans lack of corporate power at MN capitol, Bluestem Prairie
Hoppe, Leidiger vote against Sunday liquor sales, Brick City Blog
Pre-Easter legislative adjournment looks less likely, Capitol Chatter
Our submerged state: Invisible government policies may surprise you, Eric Black/Minnpost
Are Ron Paul delegates committed to the GOP? Or just Ron Paul? Let Freedom Ring
House omnibus tax bill digs deficit hole deeper, Minnesota Budget Bites
Wisconsin Eyes Just Fourth Plurality Winner in GOP Primary Since 1912, Smart Politics
Why liberals are shocked with ‘Supreme’ treatment, True North
A reality-based look at the Vikings’ proclaimed tax contributions, The Deets
Knuth steps down, Bernardy steps up, The Cucking Stool

BUSINESS / ECONOMY

DEED awards $2.4 million in redevelopment grants, Finance & Commerce 2:44 pm Fri, March 30, 2012
Real estate scramble starts over Best Buy stores, Finance & Commerce 4:50 pm Fri, March 30, 2012
State park managers looking forward to a busy season, Mankato Free Press April 1, 2012

CAMPAIGNS

SD 41 — Process and its discontents, Mr. Dilettante’s Neighborhood
John Harrington can’t win DFL backing in new Senate district, Pioneer Press 04/01/2012 11:35:31 AM
Jim Neuberger wins GOP 15B endorsement, Let Freedom Ring
House GOP leader Matt Dean survives endorsement challenge over Carol McFarlane, Pioneer Press 04/01/2012 12:06:57 PM
Pagel to run for Legislature, New Ulm Journal April 2, 2012

GOVERNMENT – LOCAL

Kandiyohi County, Minn., opens the door to restructured local government, West Central Tribune April 02, 2012, 12:00 AM
Legislature considering variety of sunshine laws, West Central Tribune April 02, 2012, 12:00 AM
North-metro cities revamp voting maps, Star Tribune March 31, 2012 – 10:01 PM

LEGISLATURE

Legislature considering variety of sunshine laws, West Central Tribune April 02, 2012, 12:00 AM
DeCramer remembered as tireless worker for MN, Marshall Independent, April 02, 2012
Minnesota Senate’s Brodkorb case will cost public win, lose or draw, AP 04/01/2012 10:10:17 PM
Minnesota Senate passes GOP tax measures, AP March 31, 2012
Minnesota legislators torn: Work or go home? Star Tribune April 1, 2012 – 8:51 PM
Push to allow Sunday liquor sales in MN fails, Rochester Post-Bulletin March 31, 2012 7:34 AM

OPINION – COMMENTARY

Lori Sturdevant: State Capitol ‘is crumbling’; who will act?, Star Tribune, March 31, 2012 – 4:47 PM
Kurt Zellers: GOP offers its best ideas for jobs, Star Tribune, April 1, 2012 – 5:50 PM
Matt Kramer: Letter on St. Paul Saints ballpark to Sen Dave Senjem, Rep. Kurt Zellers, Pioneer Press 03/31/2012 12:01:00 AM
Tim Kelly: Let’s create jobs, reduce taxes, repay debt, Red Wing Republican Eagle April 01, 2012, 12:09 PM
John Wade: Too few ‘angel’ dollars reach southeastern Minnesota, Rochester Post Bulletin March 31, 2012 5:02 AM

OPINION – EDITORIAL

Maximum-strength HMO audit needed, Star Tribune March 30, 2012 6:51 PM
Want job growth? Fund state projects, Star Tribune March 31, 2012 7:35 PM

STADIUMS

Vikings, Hennepin County being eyed for stadium ‘backstop’ money, Star Tribune March 30, 2012 – 8:59 PM
Breakthrough in Vikings stadium bill as charities get onboard, KSTP-TV 04/01/2012 8:29 PM

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