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Tax bill makes strides toward tax fairness, investments in our future

By Nan Madden, Minnesota Budget Bites

Governor Dayton, the House and Senate all made commitments this year to tax plans that would resolve the state’s budget deficit, fund investments and make the tax system less regressive. They had different priorities for how to get there, but they’ve agreed to an omnibus tax bill, House File 677, that maintains their commitment to those crucial goals.

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North Minneapolis debates location of Hennepin County social services hub

By Ibrahim Hirsi, TC Daily Planet

Possible location of North Minneapolis human services hub at 1001 Plymouth. (Photo by Ibrahim Hirsi)

For years, Hennepin County residents traveled to Century Plaza in downtown Minneapolis to see their social workers and case managers for access to government assistance programs.

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House gives Legacy bill final stamp of approval

By Jonathan Mohr, Session Weekly/Session Daily

First scheduled for floor debate four weeks ago, the House gave the omnibus legacy bill its final stamp of approval Monday afternoon, voting 77-57 to re-pass HF1183*/ SF1051 that would appropriate $496.1 million to fund dozens of arts, parks, trails and natural resources projects during the upcoming biennium.

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Governor, agency heads and other high-ranking officers could get pay increases

By Liz Stoever, Session Weekly/Session Daily

Despite the removal of a 1 percent across-the-board compensation increase for state employees, the governor and other constitutional officers along with agency heads could still get a pay bump in the omnibus state government finance bill.

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House, Senate pass bonding bill for Capitol repairs

By Mike Cook, Session Weekly/Session Daily

Ongoing renovation to the State Capitol should be able to continue after the Legislature passed a slimmed down capital investment bill Monday.

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Jobs, economic development and housing budget bill makes important investments in our state

By Caitlin Biegler, Minnesota Budget Bites

As the 2013 Legislative Session closes, the final budget bills have been passed by the House and Senate. Last week the omnibus jobs, economic development and housing bill (House File 729) received its final vote in both houses, investing $89 million in additional general fund resources to strengthen the state’s economy by creating jobs, increasing workforce training opportunities and improving affordable housing options.

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Minnehaha Avenue reconstruction: What we know, what we don't know

By Rebekah Peterson, My Broadsheet

Hennepin County is planning a two-year reconstruction project for the approximately 2.2 mile stretch of Minnehaha Avenue from 46th Street South to Lake Street.

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Where's the space for community input on Minnehaha Avenue reconstruction? Part two: Businesses

By Rebekah Peterson, TC Daily Planet

Hennepin County has asked for community feedback on the two-year Minnehaha reconstruction project for the approximately 2.2 mile stretch from 46th Street South to Lake Street. However, details about the project and how to submit feedback have been lacking, according to many. Dave Koch, manager at the Rail Station Bar and Grill, commented, "What can we do? It's going to happen. We're not looking forward to it, but it's going to happen."

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Where's the space for community input on Minnehaha Avenue reconstruction? Part one: Bikes

By Rebekah Peterson, TC Daily Planet

A cyclist uses the bike lane on Minnehaha Avenue. The bike lane runs between moving vehicle traffic and parked cars.

Next year, Hennepin County will begin a two-year long reconstruction project on Minnehaha Avenue for the approximately 2.2 mile stretch from 46th Street South to Lake Street. Many members of the community have strong opinions about what Minnehaha should look like moving into the future, but uncertainty about details and about when and how to provide feedback are leaving some not sure that they can make their voices heard.

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Property tax relief, new fourth tier rate highlight conferred tax bill

By Lee Ann Schutz Wahi, Session Weekly/Session Daily

Rep. Ann Lenczewski presents the omnibus tax bill on the House floor May 19. (Photo by Andrew VonBank)

UPDATE: The Senate passed the omnibus tax bill 36-30 Monday, a few minutes before midnight. The bill now goes to the governor for consideration.

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