St. Paul will file brief backing unallotment lawsuit

by Paul Demko
Published: January 20, 2010
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The St. Paul City Council has voted unanimously to file a legal brief in support of a lawsuit challenging Gov. Tim Pawlenty's authority to make unilateral budget cuts. St. Paul lost roughly $5 million in state government aid last year owing to cuts implemented by Pawlenty and expects to see its funding reduced by more than $11 million in 2010.

St. Paul considers underage drinking ordinance (access required)

by Staff
Published: September 17, 2009
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An ordinance that would penalize residents who host underage drinking parties in St. Paul has been proposed to the St. Paul City Council.

St. Paul City Council members to propose domestic partner registration

by Betsy Sundquist
Published: June 19, 2009
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Two members of the St. Paul City Council plan to introduce an ordinance next week that would offer same-sex couples the chance to register as domestic partners. Lee Helgen and Dave Thune will introduce the legislation at the next City Council meeting. "St. Paul is a city that values families," Helgen, who represents the city’s Ward 5, [...]

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