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Dems and Republicans differ on whether the session was a success
by T.W. Budig ECM Capitol reporter Weary lawmakers quit the State Capitol shortly after midnight on Monday (May 20) after …
Dems and Republicans differ on whether the session was a success
by T.W. Budig ECM Capitol reporter Weary lawmakers quit the State Capitol shortly after midnight on Monday (May 20) after …
Legislature adjourns as tax bill closes $627 million state budget deficit
by T.W. Budig ECM Capitol reporter The Democratic-led Legislature voted to tax the rich and smokers and to close corporate …
U president is pleased with the Legislature’s funding
by Howard Lestrud ECM Political Editor University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler stopped by the corporate offices of ECM Publishers …
Child care, personal care union bill approved in House and Senate
In a stormy climax, the Democratic House passed child care and personal care attendant unionization legislation on Monday, May 20.
Lawmakers pass several budget bills in closing days
by T.W. Budig ECM Capitol reporter The Democratic-led Legislature ping-ponged budget bills back and forth over the final days of …
Early learning is beneficiary of education bill
by T.W. Budig ECM Capitol reporter The Democratic-led Legislature approved its omnibus E-12 education finance and policy bill Sunday (May …
Republicans are already lining up to run for governor
by Howard Lestrud ECM Political Editor Minnesota’s gubernatorial election of 2014 is 18 months away but already, some Republicans are …
Gov. Dayton’s signature makes Minnesota 12th state to legalize same-sex marriage
by T.W. Budig ECM Capitol reporter It’s done. Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton signed into law Tuesday (May 14) afternoon legislation …
Even Bud Grant likes plans for the new indoor Viking stadium
by Howard Lestrud ECM Political Editor Former Minnesota Vikings football coach and Hall of Famer Bud Grant said he has …
Senate passes gay-marriage bill
by T.W. Budig ECM Capitol reporter Republican Sen. Branden Petersen drew a deep breath and voted “Yes.” The Senate freshman’s …
Same-sex marriage bill goes to Senate for vote; proponents, protesters share opinions, sing messages at Capitol
The second historic day at the State Capitol for marriage equality began early Monday, May 13, in the sunshine for supporters and opponents of gay marriage legislation.
Eden Prairie Republican faced tough vote on marriage bill
Eden Prairie Republican faced tough vote on marriage bill by T.W. Budig ECM Capitol reporter The morning after the big …
Historic House vote approves same-sex marriage legislation
The Democratic-led House on Thursday (May 9) in a bipartisan vote approved marriage legislation legalizing same-sex marriage in Minnesota.
Supporters of same-sex marriage jubilant with House decision
Swaying a large family photo from side to side in the State Capitol rotunda on Thursday afternoon, Brad Weber of Eden Prairie was jubilant upon learning that the gay marriage bill had passed the Minnesota House of Representatives by a 75-59 vote.
