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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 …
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School Could Cost Parents More.

Friday, January 28th, 2011
Making sure our kids get a high-quality education is the key to our future economic success, but in these tough times education is costing more and more. From early childhood …
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Timdependence Day!

Wednesday, January 26th, 2011
If you’re like us, you got a hearty chuckle (or fifteen) when former Governor Tim Pawlenty released his video trailer for his book Courage to Stand: An American Story. Complete …
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Photo ID Solves Nonexistent Problem, Costs Money.

Wednesday, January 26th, 2011
Sen. Limmer and Rep. Kiffmeyer just introduced voter photo ID bills at the Capitol. Despite Republican claims that they will focus on jobs and the economy during the election, this …
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Tax Fairness Should be a Priority in MN.

Monday, January 24th, 2011
In Minnesota, we’ve all heard the phrase “no new taxes” being thrown around for the past eight years. But now, we’ve got a new progressive Governor for the first time …