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As others see it: Now, the taste test

May 21, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe

The sausage-making part of Minnesota’s effort to build its biannual budget is … done now.
Sadly but as usual much of that process occurred behind closed doors. Continue Reading

Tough legislative session comes to a close

May 21, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press

Minnesota Democrats had enough members to pass nearly anything they wanted, but this legislative session remained about as contentious as any other.
It was not necessarily a surprise to many Democrats, who say their party contains a variety of opinions and members from across the state. They can disagree as much with each other as Republicans. Continue Reading

Democrats achieve much in 2013 Legislature, but some goals elusive

May 21, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe

ST. PAUL There is little doubt the 2013 Minnesota Legislature will be remembered for its historic vote to allow gay marriage and a $2 billion tax increase. Continue Reading

State politics, local issues

May 21, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe

Disaster relief, taxes, bonding crucial to areaWORTHINGTON It took until the final hours of the 2013 legislative session, but disaster relief funds for southwest Minnesota were finally approved. Continue Reading

SD court considers discipline of former lawmaker Tornow

May 21, 2013 in The Daily Republic

The State Bar’s Disciplinary Board has recommended that Shawn Tornow be publicly reprimanded for violating the rules of professional conduct for lawyers. Continue Reading

Update from State Sen. Bill Ingebrigtsen, May 20, 2013

May 21, 2013 in The Osakis Review

Legislature adjourns, Senator Ingebrigtsen says everyone pays more for wasteful government spending under democrats’ tax and budget plan Continue Reading

Child care providers allowed to join unions; Franson opposes vote

May 21, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press

Union supporters celebrated Monday after the House voted 68-66 to allow some child care providers and personal care attendants to join unions. Continue Reading

Lawmakers kickstart interim work

May 20, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

BISMARCK State Sen. Ray Holmberg said Monday the interim legislative session isn’t an exact science, comparing it to oil drilling. Continue Reading

Tough legislative session comes to a close

May 20, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe

ST. PAUL Minnesota Democrats had enough members to pass nearly anything they wanted, but this legislative session remained about as contentious as any other. Continue Reading

Update from State Rep. Paul Anderson, May 20, 2013

May 20, 2013 in The Osakis Review

Despite overwhelming opposition from child care providers, the Minnesota House voted Monday to approve a bill that allows a vote by child care and personal care attendants on unionization. Continue Reading