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Late spring, more walleyes prompt lawmaker to back off funding threat affecting tribes; Milwaukee falls to 30th largest U.S. city; more state briefs

May 23, 2013 in Hudson Star-Observer

Wisconsin News
Tensions between six Chippewa tribes and the DNR are expected to ease a bit after a lawmaker backed off his threat to block state funding for a cultural center in the wake of higher spearing quotas. Also, stories about how many wolves may be killed next year, the still-unexplained death of a 12-year-old, a gold-broker being sent to prison and new U.S.Census figures. Continue Reading

Government and Political Roundup: Another busy day in Madison

May 23, 2013 in Pierce County Herald

Another busy day is ahead for the lawmakers who are re-working the proposed new state budget. Continue Reading

Sen. Johnson supportive of Weiland’s bid

May 23, 2013 in The Daily Republic

Sen. Tim Johnson voiced his support for Rick Weiland’s U.S. Senate candidacy Wednesday. Continue Reading

Minn. lawmakers compromise on sand mining rules

May 22, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

MINNEAPOLIS Critics of silica sand mining had hoped the Minnesota Legislature would adopt aggressive statewide rules to protect people and the environment. What finally emerged from the just-completed session, however, was a compromise that still leaves key decisions up to local governments. Continue Reading

Minnesota News Roundup: Sen. Franken challenges Energy Department on gas prices

May 22, 2013 in Pierce County Herald

U.S. Sen. Al Franken is blaming the recent spike in Minnesota gas prices in part on the Department of Energy’s decision to stop publishing refinery maintenance reports two years ago. Continue Reading

ND Gov. names new director of DOT

May 22, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

BISMARCK — North Dakota Gov. Jack Dalrymple today appointed Grant Levi as executive director of the state’s Department of Transportation. Continue Reading

Government and Political Roundup: Sen. Baldwin gives her first floor speech today

May 22, 2013 in Pierce County Herald

Wisconsin’s newest U-S senator said today that her state’s businesses and middle class residents are “stuck in neutral” while the national economy recovers. Continue Reading

Measure to require more job efforts from food stamp recipients advances; fallen FBI agent with Wisconsin link remembered; more state news

May 22, 2013 in New Richmond News

Wisconsin News
Joint Finance committee members Tuesday limited a provision in Gov. Scott Walker’s budget to sell public property and advanced rules to incent unemployed citizens getting food assistance to work harder at finding a job. Also, Weather Service records compare the Moore, OK. tornado to epic twisters that have hit Wisconsin and a story about two FBI agents killed in a training exercise last week — one of whom started his career in Milwaukee. Continue Reading

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

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