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Happy Earth Day!

Friday, April 22nd, 2016

Today is Earth Day! In case you don’t remember, last year, Minnesota Republicans celebrated this day -dedicated to environmental protection and awareness- by denying that climate change exists and is …

Trump Takes New York…but Will Minnesota Republicans Support Him?

Wednesday, April 20th, 2016

Last night, Donald Trump won big, YUGE in New York’s primary. His style of offensive, in-your-face politics won over Republicans in the Empire State, but do Minnesota Republicans feel the …

Happy Tax [Fairness] Day!

Monday, April 18th, 2016

Minnesota has one of the most progressive tax systems in the country, thanks to efforts by Governor Dayton and the DFL legislature a few years ago, Governor Dayton and the …

It's Tax Fairness Day!

Monday, April 18th, 2016

It’s tax [fairness] day! Minnesota has one of the most progressive tax systems in the country, yet on tax day (and every day), Republicans complain that the sky is falling. …

Minnesotan Priorities? Bad Bills From The GOP.

Friday, April 15th, 2016

We’re halfway through the short ten-week legislative session and the introduction of new bills has slowed while committee and floor debate has increased. But despite the ticking clock, Republicans in …

Highlights of the Senate Budget Targets.

Thursday, April 14th, 2016

Senate DFLers released their supplemental budget targets this week, prioritizing expanding education opportunities, investing in transportation, improving equity for workers and families, and moving Minnesota forward in a responsible …

RELEASE: Equal Pay Day a Reminder of Partisan Division.

Tuesday, April 12th, 2016

ST. PAUL – Today is Equal Pay Day, representing the point in the year to which women have to work to make the same salary as a man in their …

Happy Equal Pay Day?

Tuesday, April 12th, 2016

Happy Equal Pay Day! For all of you women out there, this is how far into 2016 you’ve worked to make your 2015 salary stack up with the average man’s …