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Obama in Minnesota: Americans need to push for gun violence solution

Obama in Minnesota: Americans need to push for gun violence solution President Barack Obama said during a Minneapolis stop Monday that citizens must make their opinions heard on gun violence issues for change to be possible.

By Danielle Killey , February 05, 2013

South Washington County lawmakers have some support, plenty of questions for Dayton budget plan

Sen. Katie Sieben and Rep. Dan Schoen, both Democrats, said the proposal is honest in how it would balance the state budget by raising taxes and cutting spending rather than relying on funding shifts and other gimmicks that have been used in the past. Some taxes may end up being raised to help balance the budget, but Dayton’s plan heavily favored tax hikes over spending cuts, countered Republican Rep. Denny McNamara.

By Scott Wente , January 28, 2013

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Dayton budget impacts on Cottage Grove, Washington County

Washington County’s nearly 3,000 wealthiest residents would pay higher income taxes under Gov. Mark Dayton’s budget proposal, and homeowners would see a property tax rebate.

By Scott Wente , January 23, 2013

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Questions remain on Dayton tax plan impact

Questions remain on Dayton tax plan impact ST. PAUL – Gov. Mark Dayton said tax changes he proposed Tuesday would not cost middle-class Minnesotans more money. Dayton said his state budget and tax reform plan is a starting point for legislative conversation. While he highlighted key proposals, questions remain.

By Danielle Killey and Don Davis , January 23, 2013

Dayton calls for tax changes, more spending

Dayton calls for tax changes, more spending Minnesotans would pay taxes on clothing worth more than $100, rich Minnesotans’ income tax would increase and property taxes would fall under a proposal released by Gov. Mark Dayton at mid-day.

By Don Davis , January 22, 2013

Dayton ready to deliver tax, spend package

If Minnesota Democrats ever are to see a state budget they like, today is the day.

By Don Davis and Danielle Killey , January 22, 2013

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Lawmakers upset at DNR 'reversal' on Asian carp barrier issue

Lawmakers upset at DNR 'reversal' on Asian carp barrier issue Three options appear viable to help stop the advance of Asian carp into Minnesota, but after years of talk disputes remain about how to best halt the invasion.

By Don Davis , January 16, 2013

Some tension evident at start of Minnesota legislative session

Some tension evident at start of Minnesota legislative session A debate about whether Democratic House leaders from the state largest cities are plowing under agriculture interrupted an otherwise ceremonial first day of the 2013 Minnesota Legislature. There were other minor complaints during the mostly friendly session opening.

By Don Davis , January 09, 2013

2013 Legislature convenes: Money dominates, but isn't only issue this year

2013 Legislature convenes: Money dominates, but isn't only issue this year Money dominates conversation as Minnesota legislators prepare to begin their 2013 session at noon today.

By Don Davis , January 08, 2013

Paychecks shrink as fiscal rhetoric expands

Americans will pay Washington more, despite rhetoric from politicians saying they shot down most tax increases on New Year’s Day, and in the aftermath of what widely was described as a flawed federal budget bill the public should expect more federal fiscal drama in coming months.

By Don Davis , January 03, 2013

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John Kriesel biography picked for Washington County reading event

John Kriesel has represented Cottage Grove-area communities in the Minnesota House the past two years, and now Washington County residents are being encouraged to read about his military history.

December 27, 2012

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Minnesota deficit pegged at $1.1 billion, more if Washington fails

Minnesota deficit pegged at $1.1 billion, more if Washington fails Minnesota’s budget will face a $1.1 billion shortfall, state officials announced Wednesday, but that number could grow to $2.8 billion if Congress and the president fail to solve a federal budget problem.

By Don Davis and Danielle Killey , December 05, 2012

Minnesota vote up, but more voters possible

More than 76 percent of Minnesota’s eligible voters cast ballots Nov. 6, best in the country, but the state’s top election official says even more would participate if they could vote early.

By Don Davis , November 28, 2012

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McNamara re-elected in District 54B

State Rep. Denny McNamara rolled to re-election but saw his Republican Party lose control of the Minnesota House.

By Scott Wente , November 15, 2012

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Sieben: Back to majority, now in leadership

Katie Sieben is headed back to the state Capitol — and into a Senate majority that she will now help lead.

By Scott Wente , November 15, 2012

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