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Threats to Protecting Our Environment.
Monday, March 14th, 2011
Minnesotans love the environment. If there’s one thing we can say about ourselves, it is that Minnesotans are dedicated to making sure we take care of the environment. In 2008, …
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The Republican Anti-Worker Agenda.
Friday, March 11th, 2011
In the wake of what’s going on in Wisconsin right now, we’ve got to make sure we protect workers rights here in Minnesota. Many anti-worker bills have already come up …
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Number Trickery Hides Cuts in Republican Budget Plan.
Thursday, March 10th, 2011
Republican Senators released their budget plan earlier today, but we noticed something a little funny in their proposal. The GOP budget numbers include the FY 2012-2012 revenue in their revenue …
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Responsible Governors Use All Available Tools to Balance the Budget.
Thursday, March 3rd, 2011
Being responsible just isn’t sexy. In the national news, all you hear about is governors who think they can cut, cut, cut their way to prosperity. Washington Post writer E.J. …
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State Deficit Shrinks by $1 Billion.
Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011
On Monday, state economist Tom Stinson and Management and Budget Commissioner James Schowalter announced a $1.16 billion reduction off Minnesota’s projected budget deficit. While this doesn’t mean Minnesota is out …
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Gov. Dayton Outlines Bold Vision in SOS.
Wednesday, February 9th, 2011
As Governor Mark Dayton gave his first State of the State address today, we listened to a man with a clear vision of a better Minnesota. Gov. Dayton showed he …
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Republicans Won’t Answer Questions About Budget.
Thursday, February 3rd, 2011
Earlier today, GOP Sen. Mike Parry and Sen. Bill Ingebrigtsen refused to yield to a question about their budget bill being discussed. It’s totally routine for Senators on the floor …
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Women’s Participation in Politics.
Monday, January 31st, 2011
Women’s participation in local politics, in running and getting elected to local government posts, has started to level off. After reach an all-time high in 2002, the Star Tribune reports …