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RELEASE: Speaker Daudt should explain special session delay to Iron Range workers and their families.
Monday, January 25th, 2016
2,000 Iron Range Steelworkers were laid off in 2015, and 670 workers (and growing) have seen their unemployment benefits expire. Speaker Daudt has been tentative to say we don’t need …
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Governor Dayton Ups Diversity in Minnesota Courts.
Friday, January 22nd, 2016
Today, Governor Dayton appointed Margaret Chutich to the Minnesota Supreme Court. Chutich will be the first openly gay member of the bench. She replaces justice Wilhelmina Wright, who has been …
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Governor Dayton’s Bonding Bill Addresses Republican Shortcomings.
Friday, January 15th, 2016
Governor Dayton unveiled his $1.4 billion bonding bill recommendations today, which would improve critical infrastructure and make overdue investments in both Greater Minnesota and the Metro. The proposal would create an estimated …
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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 …