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New stadium proposal put forth by Republicans

By Nick Busse, Session Weekly/Session Daily

Republican leaders unveiled an alternative financing plan for a new Minnesota Vikings stadium, but DFLers and Gov. Mark Dayton said it puts the prospects for a stadium deal in jeopardy.MORE »

Legislators, governor seek deal on taxes, bonding, stadium

By Nick Busse, Session Weekly/Session Daily

Legislative leaders are attempting to negotiate a session-ending deal with Gov. Mark Dayton, but a two-hour meeting in the governor’s office yielded few signs of progress.MORE »

Child care unionization measure voted down

By Nick Busse, Session Weekly/Session Daily

The House voted overwhelmingly against a measure that would have called for a union election for child care providers, with DFL members calling it “gotcha” politics.MORE »

Minnesota legislative session drawing to an uncertain close

By Nick Busse, Session Weekly/Session Daily

With perhaps only a few days left before lawmakers adjourn for the biennium, the most closely watched bills this year — the bonding bill and the stadium to house the Vikings — remain in limbo at Session Weekly press time.MORE »

House approves tighter legislative oversight of rulemaking

By Nick Busse, Session Weekly/Session Daily

Lawmakers might soon be taking a closer, more critical look at the administrative rules promulgated by state agencies.MORE »

House passes 'Back Office Consolidation Act'

By Nick Busse, Session Weekly/Session Daily

The state recently consolidated all of its information technology functions under a single agency. It might soon do the same for “back office” functions like accounting and payroll.MORE »

Supplemental spending, GI Bill expansion passed

By Nick Busse, Session Weekly/Session Daily

A supplemental spending bill that includes a proposed expansion of the state’s GI Bill program won House approval.MORE »

Lobbying disclosure requirements could be tightened

By Nick Busse, Session Weekly/Session Daily

The House voted to tighten disclosure requirements for lobbyists, but rejected a measure that would have impacted groups that disseminate “model legislation” to state lawmakers.MORE »

Heroes for hire

By Nick Busse, Session Weekly/Session Daily

When the 2,700 members of Minnesota National Guard’s 34th “Red Bulls” Infantry Division return home from Kuwait later this month, they will have many things to look forward to. Unfortunately, for approximately 19 percent, a job isn’t one of them.MORE »

House votes to move primary to June

By Nick Busse, Session Weekly/Session Daily

The state’s primary elections could move from August to June — a change that supporters say would encourage greater public participation and align Minnesota more closely with other states.MORE »