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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

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

May 20, 2013 in The Osakis Review

Bill to unionize day care providers brings lengthy debates Continue Reading

Update from State Sen. Paul Gazelka, May 17, 2013

May 20, 2013 in The Osakis Review

It is crunch time in Saint Paul. Continue Reading

All-nighter

May 19, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe

In final day of session, tax bill heads to passage, ice storm relief uncertainST. PAUL The keystone of Minnesota Democrats’ budget plans, $2 billion in tax increases, was headed for final legislative passage while late Sunday a public works bill remained in doubt as time runs out in the 2013 legislative session. Continue Reading

SD school sharing plan moving slower than hoped

May 19, 2013 in The Daily Republic

Platte-Geddes Superintendent Dennis Goodwin had proposed that his district and those nearby should join forces by sharing teachers and having a single superintendent to save money.
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