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
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Missouri River water fee banned by Senate
May 16, 2013 in The Daily Republic
A proposal to charge for water in Missouri River reservoirs would be banned under legislation passed Wednesday by the U.S. Senate. Continue Reading
US Senate votes to ban fees for Missouri River water
May 15, 2013 in The Dickinson Press
FARGO A proposal to charge for water in Missouri River reservoirs would be banned under legislation passed Wednesday by the U.S. Senate. The States’ Water Rights Act, sponsored by Sens. John Hoeven, R-N.D., and John Thune, R-S.D., easily passed the Senate in a voice vote. Continue Reading
US Senate gives green light to ND flood control project
May 15, 2013 in The Dickinson Press
WASHINGTON The U.S. Senate has authorized the Fargo-Moorhead flood diversion, what proponents call a major milestone for the proposed $1.8 billion project. Continue Reading
Minnesota Senate passes gay marriage
May 13, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe
Gov. Dayton to sign bill into law todayST. PAUL Love and marriage soon will go together for Minnesota gays like they do for straight couples. Continue Reading
Herseth Sandlin declines Senate run
May 13, 2013 in The Daily Republic
Former U.S. Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin says she will not seek a U.S. Senate seat next year. Continue Reading
Local issues find way into Senate
May 8, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe
Sen. Weber talks ice storm cleanup, biotech center, gay marriageWORTHINGTON Sen. Bill Weber will help push for state aid to cities affected by the April ice storm. Continue Reading
With time running out, bonding bill stalls in legislature
May 7, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe
ST. PAUL A bill to fund local road and bridge work, flood prevention measures, civic centers and other projects throughout the state appears stalled in the Minnesota Legislature as time runs down on the session. Continue Reading
House kills K-12 funding, property tax relief bill on second try
May 3, 2013 in The Dickinson Press
BISMARCK — Reversing a vote from Thursday, House lawmakers today defeated Gov. Jack Dalrymple’s proposal to increase state aid to K-12 school districts while providing about $714 million in property tax relief. Continue Reading
Senate to take up farm bill in May
May 2, 2013 in The Dickinson Press
WASHINGTON Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., said Saturday that she plans to hold a markup of a new farm bill in May, and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., signaled that he intends to bring it to the Senate floor that same month. Continue Reading
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