June 17, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
Two North Dakota readers wonder about how much revenue a 2 percent income tax increase would raise, and how the state funds infrastructure projects. Continue Reading
June 17, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
Two North Dakota readers wonder how much a 2 percent income tax increase would raise for state coffers, and how the state funds infrastructure projects Continue Reading
May 11, 2012 in Worthington Daily Globe
Bonding bill includes field house project
WORTHINGTON A public works bill of nearly $500 million dollars signed Friday by Gov. Mark Dayton includes money for flood prevention, transportation and colleges something that has everyone at Minnesota West Community and Technical College jumping up and down with excitement. Continue Reading
March 28, 2012 in Worthington Daily Globe
Senators likely to vote on their measure Friday
ST. PAUL One of the 2012 Minnesota Legislature’s prime tasks is to approve public facility repair and construction funds, but the three proposals vary widely as lawmakers look to wrap up their work for the year. Continue Reading
February 1, 2011 in Grand Forks Herald
When you’re in a budget hole, stop digging.
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton should think about that age-old rule of state governance. Then he should call back and cut down on his $1 billion bonding proposal an action that would amount to his tossing up his shovel, climbing out of the crater and resolving to focus on filling rather than deepening Minnesota’s budget hole. Continue Reading&
January 31, 2011 in Woodbury Bulletin
ST. PAUL — Gov. Mark Dayton today offered a unique proposal: The Legislature should pass a $1 billion public works funding bill, but the Democratic governor only proposed half of the projects. Continue Reading&
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December 26, 2010 in INFORUM
GOP frowns on idea but says door open
ST. PAUL Gov.-elect Mark Dayton wants the state to borrow $1 billion for public works construction projects around the state.
He should not get his heart set on it. Continue Reading
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