LEGISLATURE
Process leads to Dayton outdoors funding vetoes
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Colleges on dual track: shut down or remain open
The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system is gearing up for a government shutdown. Or not.By Don Davis , June 09, 2011
Law requires more concussion information
Kayla Meyer stood next to Gov. Mark Dayton, beaming, during a Wednesday ceremony celebrating a new law requiring coaches, parents and young athletes get more information about concussions.By Don Davis , June 09, 2011
Church dinners may continue under new law
Minnesota churches and other civic organizations have Goodhue County churches to thank for being able to continue their fund-raising meals.By Don Davis , June 07, 2011
China mission trip falls victim to budget stalemate
The first major fallout from Minnesota’s budget impasse is postponement of a planned early-August trade mission to China.By Don Davis , June 07, 2011
Two weeks later, still no agreement on how to balance budget
It is two weeks since the regular Minnesota legislative session adjourned without passing a state budget, and less than four weeks to a potential government shutdown, but Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton and Republican legislative leaders still cannot agree on how to finish their job.By Don Davis , June 07, 2011
Legislature in review: What did and didn't happen
By Don Davis , May 30, 2011
Dayton signs, vetoes a variety of bills
Gov. Mark Dayton signed bills Friday to require more information about young athletes’ potential for concussions and allowing Minnesota utilities to buy electricity from a North Dakota power plant, but vetoed a measure changing game and fish laws and a perennial effort to relieve food makers and sellers from legal responsibility if a person gains weight.By Don Davis , May 27, 2011
Symbolic Dayton marriage amendment veto will not stop public vote
Gov. Mark Dayton vetoed what he called a “mean-spirited, divisive, unMinnesotan” proposed constitutional amendment that would ban gay marriage, but his action will not stop the public from voting on it next year.By Don Davis , May 25, 2011
Shutdown prep begins as Dayton blames 'right wing'
Minnesota officials are preparing for a July 1 government shutdown after Gov. Mark Dayton blamed right-wing Republicans for refusing to compromise on a new state budget.By Don Davis , May 25, 2011
Outdoors, arts funding bill victim of time
Time expired on the 2011 Minnesota legislative session before the House could vote on a bill to provide $450 million in sales tax proceeds for arts, clean water, outdoor projects and parks and trails.By Don Davis , May 24, 2011
Legislature moves slowly to the end; special session coming
Gov. Mark Dayton says he is pessimistic of any real movement toward a budget deal today, the final day of the 2011 regular legislative session, and Republicans in control of the Legislature could point to no progress.By Don Davis , May 23, 2011
Kriesel, McNamara split as House OKs marriage amendment
The House debate, the most emotional in years, climaxed with Rep. John Kriesel, R-Cottage Grove, explaining why he was one of four Republicans to vote against the amendment.By Don Davis , May 22, 2011
King Tut, Jello show things are not well in Capitol
Two colorful quotes demonstrate the tough state of the Minnesota Legislature.By Don Davis , May 19, 2011
Ugly start to Legislature's home stretch
Two weeks are left in the Minnesota legislative session and it is not pretty.May 10, 2011
Minneapolis proposes $895 million stadium late in session
Minneapolis proposes building an $895 million Vikings football stadium on the Metrodome site, but two key legislative supporters wonder if there is enough time for the Legislature to approve a stadium.By Andrew Tellijohn , May 09, 2011
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