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Job Losses Could Be Worse This Year.
Thursday, January 22nd, 2009
2009 could be even worse than 2008 for job loss in Minnesota, says MinnPost’s Steve Perry. Looking at estimates, he says it could be worse by as much as 50%. …
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SCHIP Passes the House.
Wednesday, January 14th, 2009
The State Children’s Health Insurance Program passed the House of Representatives today. This is the same package that was vetoed not once, but twice by President Bush. The Senate will …
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Bush’s Time in Office with Pictures.
Wednesday, January 14th, 2009
They say that pictures are worth a thousand words, but a picture with words says even more, I suppose. With that in mind, The Minnesota Independent has a graphic from …
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The Uptake at the State of the State.
Wednesday, January 14th, 2009
Just a reminder for all of you out there, that The Uptake will be streaming the Governor’s State of the State Address live tomorrow at 12pm. Make sure to check …
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MinnPost on the Budget Deficit.
Wednesday, January 14th, 2009
MinnPost’s Doug Grow has an in-depth look at the budget deficit, and how the Governor’s upcoming State of the State Address may impact the number-crunching already underway by lawmakers. Check …
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State Leaders Planning to Maximize Recovery Money.
Monday, January 12th, 2009
MPR has a story about DFL party leaders planning ahead to maximize the boost from federal aid expected to arrive soon. Hopefully the early planning will have the state prepared …
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Pioneer Press Q and A on the Recount.
Monday, January 12th, 2009
Not to be outdone by it’s crosstown paper rival, the Pioneer Press has a fantastic " questions and answers story from Rachel E. Stassen-Berger. Check it out here. (H/T Grace …
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Star Tribune Recount Update.
Monday, January 12th, 2009
Yesterday the Star Tribune ran a story looking at Coleman’s legal strategy in trying to overturn the results of the recount. The story has insight to the demands the petition …