Senate approves pay raises
ST. PAUL — Minnesota senators voted themselves and other state officials pay raises Tuesday with no debate.The Republican Eagle, 04/22/2013
Interest groups line up against tax provisions
ST. PAUL — A parade of lobbyists picked apart proposals by House and Senate tax committees Tuesday while others gave the plans their blessings.The Republican Eagle, 04/18/2013
Surcharges at nursing homes proposed
ST. PAUL — Senate Democrats suggest adding surcharges on nursing homes and health maintenance organizations to help make up for a $150 million cut to state health programs ordered by legislative leaders.The Republican Eagle, 04/18/2013
Sanford, U talks are off
Minnesota leaders say they are relieved that talks ended Wednesday that could have allowed University of Minnesota health facilities to be governed by out-of-state owners, but lawmakers say they will pursue legislation to prevent that from happening in the future.The Republican Eagle, 04/15/2013
Youngest may get the biggest boost
ST. PAUL — The need to spend more money on early-childhood education is simple for Nancy Jost: “It helps children get ready for life.”The Republican Eagle, 04/14/2013
Mayo Clinic defends its request for state loan
Minnesota lawmakers put Mayo Clinic leaders on the hot seat Wednesday, a day after the world-famous medical center’s leader said 49 other states would love to be its home.The Republican Eagle, 04/14/2013
Bonding leader urges backing for bill
Communities across Minnesota should pressure lawmakers to support a public works funding bill, its House sponsor says.The Republican Eagle, 04/11/2013
Lawmakers look to stop U of M hospitals sale
Two Minnesota lawmakers are offering legislation to prevent Sanford Health from controlling University of Minnesota hospitals.The Republican Eagle, 04/11/2013
Dayton proposes $750 million bonding bill
ST. PAUL -- Gov. Mark Dayton says 21,000 people would get jobs if the Legislature funds his $750 million public works project proposal.The Republican Eagle, 04/08/2013
Property tax may be a little less
Almost 1 million Minnesotans would receive larger property tax refunds, or their first refunds, under a House Democratic proposal.The Republican Eagle, 04/04/2013
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