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    May 21, 2018
    Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton tells reporters late Sunday, May 20, 2018, that he has no intention of signing many of the Republican-controlled Legislature's major bills. Don Davis / Forum News Service
    Bonding could be Legislature's last man standing
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    news/government-and-politicsMay 21, 2018 - 4:33pm
    May 18, 2018
    Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka of Nisswa, front, listens to a reporter's question Wednesday, May 16, 2018. Looking on is Tax Chairman Roger Chamberlain of Lino Lakes. Don Davis / Forum News Service
    Capitol Chatter: End-of-session questions go unanswered
    ST. PAUL — The radio host asked a reporter: "What do we know about things happening at the Legislature?" Simple question. Not such a simple...
    news/government-and-politicsMay 18, 2018 - 1:25pm
    May 14, 2018
    Next to a hand-written note thanking him for seeking more education funding, Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton tells reporters Monday, May 14, 2018, that he will not sign a tax bill if he does not get "emergency" funding for education. Don Davis / Forum News Service
    Bonding passes in Minn. House as session winds down
    ST. PAUL—Minnesota House passage of a public works funding bill signals the beginning of the end to the 2018 Minnesota Legislature. The...
    news/government-and-politicsMay 14, 2018 - 4:55pm
    May 11, 2018
    Minnesota state Rep. Paul Marquart of Dillworth goes through paperwork on Friday, May 11, 2018, while serving as a legislative tax negotiator. Don Davis / Forum News Service
    Capitol Chatter: Lawmakers face no must-do issues
    ST. PAUL—Minnesotans watching the final days of the Legislature need to remember one thing: There is nothing lawmakers must do. There is...
    news/government-and-politicsMay 11, 2018 - 2:16pm
    May 4, 2018
    This is a typical scene during end-of-session negotations. Here, Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton looks at state Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka of Nisswa on May 5, 2017, after they and other legislative leaders met to discuss the state budget. Don Davis / Forum News Service
    Capitol Chatter: Let the legislative talks begin
    ST. PAUL — About two weeks remain in the 2018 legislative session, so it is time for the work to begin. At least it is time for the final...
    news/government-and-politicsMay 4, 2018 - 3:05pm
    April 23, 2018
    The golden Quadriga stands atop the Minnesota Capitol as legislators move toward a May 21, 2018, end of their session. Don Davis / Forum News Service
    Legislative roundup: MN House votes to dump wild rice water rules
    ST. PAUL — Scientific and cultural discussions overlapped as the Minnesota House approved a bill to start over on water regulations protecting...
    news/government-and-politicsApril 23, 2018 - 4:29pm
    March 29, 2018
    Minnesota state Sen. Mark Johnson of East Grand Forks on Thursday night, March 29, tells a Senate committee about legislation that would force some people who receive goverment-funded medical care to get jobs. Don Davis / Forum News Service
    Deep divisions surface in Minnesota Senate over Medicaid work requirement
    ST. PAUL—Shauna Reitmeier sat at a Minnesota Senate committee table telling lawmakers the bill they were considering would hurt mentally...
    news/government-and-politicsMarch 29, 2018 - 9:10pm
    February 16, 2018
    Senate Minority Leader Tom Bakk of Cook is center of attention as he answers a reporter's question during a Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018, Forum News Service-sponsored pre-session briefing. From left are Bakk, Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka, Gov. Mark Dayton, House Speaker Kurt Daudt and House Minority Leader Melissa Hortman. David Oakes / Minnesota Senate photographer
    Minnesota lawmakers must pass own budget, but not much work mandatory
    ST. PAUL — The 2018 Minnesota Legislature opens at noon Tuesday, Feb. 20, and there are plenty of questions about what topics might be debated....
    news/government-and-politicsFebruary 16, 2018 - 10:44am
    February 9, 2018
    Minnesota's political leaders do not always agree when they sit at the same table answering reporters' questions. Here, in a 2016 pre-session briefing, Gov. Mark Dayton, left, and House Speaker Kurt Daudt discuss a difference. They will be at the same table on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018, previewing this year's legislative session. Zach Kayser / Forum News Service
    Gov. Dayton, legislative leaders to answer questions together
    ST. PAUL—Minnesota's governor and legislative leaders often communicate with each other by letter or by talking to the media. But a week...
    news/government-and-politicsFebruary 9, 2018 - 11:50am
    January 29, 2018
    Denny McNamara and Karla Bigham
    Three candidates battle for state Senate seat
    Three candidates are battling it out in a state Senate special election Feb. 12 that could narrow control of the Senate. The Senate seat was...
    news/government-and-politicsJanuary 29, 2018 - 10:30pm
    January 5, 2018
    The Minnesota Senate on May 1, 2017. Don Davis / Forum News Service
    Capitol Chatter: Special legislative election takes on statewide importance
    ST. PAUL—A Minnesota Senate special election in the southeastern Twin Cities carries more importance than usual, with a statewide impact....
    newsJanuary 5, 2018 - 2:38pm
    December 13, 2017
    Denny McNamara
    McNamara secures GOP endorsement for Minnesota Senate special election
    Denny McNamara is one step closer to the District 54 Senate special election after securing the GOP endorsement Dec. 12. The Hastings Republican...
    news/government-and-politicsDecember 13, 2017 - 4:55pm
    November 23, 2017
    Paul Rogosheske, the attorney representing Sen. Dan Schoen, addressed members of the media following the senator's resignation announcement. Maureen McMullen / RiverTown Multimedia play button
    Lawyer: Schoen denies sexual harassment claims in midst of resignation
    A lawyer representing Sen. Dan Schoen in his final days in the Minnesota Legislature called swirling sexual harassment allegations "suspect"...
    news/government-and-politicsNovember 23, 2017 - 8:14am
    October 3, 2016
    Minnesota voters will decide legislative pay issue this year
    ST. PAUL — Christine Leitner of St. Paul showed up on the very first day the Ramsey County elections office opened for voting to cast her ballot since she’ll be vacationing out-of-state on Election Day. “I wanted to get it done as soon as possible so I didn’t forget,” she...
    news/government-and-politicsOctober 3, 2016 - 10:09am
    March 10, 2016
    Sen. Sieben unveils paid family and medical leave proposal
    ST. PAUL, Minn. – Monday morning, March 7, Sen. Katie Sieben (DFL-Cottage Grove) was joined by more than a dozen statewide advocacy groups to unveil her Paid Family and Medical Leave bill. One day ahead of the start of the 2016 Legislative Session, Sieben says she is looking forward...
    news/government-and-politicsMarch 10, 2016 - 8:59am
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