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Republicans Are Responsible for Tuition Hikes.

Last week, DFL House Minority Leader Paul Thissen wrote some opinion pieces in local newspapers spreading the truth about the GOP’s record on tuition increases. While Republicans are bragging about …
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New Education Investments Take Effect.

Yesterday, something really important happened. Many new investments in education took effect yesterday, thanks to Gov. Dayton and the Senate DFL. The Governor and the Senate fought hard to ensure …
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Republicans in Denial that Minnesota is the #1 State to do Business.

CNBC ranked Minnesota the best state for doing business on Wednesday, citing our educated workforce and high quality of life as key components of our success. But wait, haven’t Republicans …
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What’s the Cost of Climate Change?

What is the cost of climate change? A new study shows that a global agreement to curb greenhouse gas emissions would prevent nearly 70,000 premature American deaths. Every year. The …
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MN Best State for Working Dads.

Once again, Minnesota comes out on top. This time, we lead the latest WalletHub study on the best states for working dads. Minnesota is the best state at taking care …
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GOP Forces College Students to Pay More.

Thanks to GOP legislators, those attending Minnesota’s seven state universities will see their tuition increase for the first time since 2012. The Star Tribune writes: “Tuition will climb an average …
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Minnesota Republicans Leave Greater Minnesota Behind.

In November 2014, Minnesota Republicans promised voters in Greater Minnesota that they would put their priorities first. Now that the legislative session is over, it’s clear that didn’t happen. MPR …
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Gov. Dayton Fought for $125 Million More for Schools and Won.

The legislative special session is over, and the results are a mixed bag for Minnesotans across the state. Governor Dayton fought for and won $125 million more in funding for …