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Special Session No Match for Republican Obstructionism.
Tuesday, January 12th, 2016
It’s been nearly two months since Governor Dayton first expressed urgency for a special session to aid idled Iron Range Steelworkers. Since then, the potential agenda has been expanded to …
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Ted Cruz Bringing His Brand Of Trump-Lite To Minnesota.
Thursday, December 17th, 2015
What is a win in a debate? A win might be getting high marks in the hard science that is a dial group. A win might also be bullying the …
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Budget surplus should be invested to make the economy work for everyone, not just the wealthy.
Thursday, December 3rd, 2015
Minnesota now has a $1.9 billion budget surplus, thanks to smart budgeting by the 2013-14 DFL legislature and a growing economy. While you’re busy sifting through Republican sound bites calling …
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Rep. Dave Baker: Too Little, Too Late for Broadband Funding.
Monday, November 9th, 2015
It’s shocking to see Rep. Dave Baker’s sudden support of broadband access in Kandiyohi County. After all, the Governor’s nonpartisan taskforce on broadband recommended investing $200 million in grants to …
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A Sneak Preview Of Tonight’s HRCC Fundraiser Featuring Mike McFadden.
Thursday, November 5th, 2015
When your state party is roughly $1.5 million in debt and you need some help raising funds, it would make sense to turn to someone whose campaign is also in …
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Thanks for Standing Up for Consumers, Senator Franken!
Wednesday, November 4th, 2015
The latest victim of corporate greed is consumer protection. The New York Times recently published a three piece series showcasing the increase of arbitration processes by consumers and employees who …
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GOP: For the Middle Class? Think Again.
Thursday, October 29th, 2015
Anyone who tuned in to last night’s GOP presidential debate was likely surprised to hear the candidates talking about the plight of the middle class. After years of favoring wealthy …
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GOP University Debate Excludes Students.
Tuesday, October 27th, 2015
Tomorrow’s GOP presidential debate is scheduled to take place at the University of Colorado-Boulder. You’d think – this being a university – that students would be invited to attend, but …