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Transportation Plan? Not Really.
Monday, March 23rd, 2015
The GOP just announced their transportation “plan,” and I use the word plan generously. Despite their claims, the Republicans want to shift and borrow money, and use budgeting gimmicks (sound …
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The Minnesota Week in Review 3.21.15.
Sunday, March 22nd, 2015
GOP Leader Wants To End MinnesotaCare Why Minnesota’s Conservative Factions Are Warming To Scott Walker DNR Preps Early For Springtime Wildfires Warm Weather May Limit The Maple Syrup This Year …
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Republicans Reject Student Loan Debt Relief.
Thursday, March 19th, 2015
Republicans in the House Higher Education Committee rejected a bill that would provide loan debt relief for students. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Jon Applebaum, would have provided up to $5,000 …
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Republicans Use Sex Trafficking Victims To Restrict Abortion Access.
Wednesday, March 18th, 2015
Minnesota’s U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar recently introduced legislation to extend help to victims of sex trafficking. The bill is wholeheartedly supported by Republicans and Democrats. …At least it was supported …
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Republicans Introduce Anti-Transgender Student Athlete Legislation.
Wednesday, March 18th, 2015
Minnesota’s $1.869 billion surplus is a hot topic at the Capitol lately, and legislators are busying themselves trying to figure out how to best move forward. This is a huge …
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Gov. Dayton Invests In Working Families’ Priorities.
Tuesday, March 17th, 2015
Gov. Mark Dayton just announced his supplemental budget, amending his current budget with last month’s forecast that Minnesota has a $1.9 billion surplus. Unsurprisingly, Gov. Dayton wants to use 80% of …
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Only 25% Of Minnesotans Request Their Refunds.
Tuesday, March 17th, 2015
According to a new report from the Revenue Department, thousands of Minnesota homeowners fail to request their property tax refunds. The Star Tribune writes: A new department report says only …
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The Minnesota Week in Review 3.15.15.
Sunday, March 15th, 2015
Minnesota Week in Review House To Tackle Minimum Wage Proposal Bill Would Reverse Transgender Sports Policy Party Chair Splits With House GOP On What To Do With Surplus Dayton To …