Economy/Jobs Report: Liberal MN’s Economy Outpaces Conservative WI’s By Elizabeth Braun - Minnesota News Connection | May 11, 2018 A new report says Minnesota’s economic policies have resulted in growth that has outpaced neighboring Wisconsin’s in most areas.
Minnesota Video Replay-Gov Dayton’s Final State Of The State Address By Michael McIntee | March 14, 2018 Governor Mark Dayton delivers his final State of the State address to the Minnesota House and Senate.
Minnesota Video Replay – Gov. Mark Dayton News Conference By Michael McIntee | December 21, 2017 MN Gov Mark Dayton holds a news conference the day after Sen. Al Franken’s office sets Jan. 2, 2018 as the date Franken will resign and Jan 3 as the date Lt. Gov. Tina Smith will be sworn in as US Senator.
Minnesota Gov Dayton And Others React To Sen Franken’s Resignation By Michael McIntee | December 7, 2017 Governor Mark Dayton is tasked with choosing Sen Al Franken’s replacement. He will make his decision in the coming days.
Minnesota Video Replay And Transcript: Franken Announces Intent To Resign From US Senate By Michael McIntee | December 7, 2017 Senator Al Franken (D-MN) says he will be resigning from the Senate in the next few weeks. The resignation comes after weeks of increasing allegations of sexual misconduct against Franken and sets off a political scramble in his home state of Minnesota.
Minnesota DFL On MN Deficit: “Elections Have Consequences” By Michael McIntee | December 6, 2017 Governor Mark Dayton is not laying the blame for the state’s projected $188 million dollar deficit over the next 18 months. However, House Minority Leader Melissa Hortman (DFL) was quick to blame the GOP.
Minnesota MN Senate Announces Layoffs In Budget Dispute With Governor Dayton By Michael McIntee | November 8, 2017 Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R) announces impending layoffs of Senate employees and last paychecks for Senators. He is making the move in response to Governor Mark Dayton’s veto of operational funds for the legislature.
Minnesota Court: Gov Dayton Veto Of Legislative Operating Budget Constitutional, Mediation Ordered By Michael McIntee | September 8, 2017 Minnesota’s Supreme Court says a move by Governor Mark Dayton to bring Republican legislative leaders back to the bargaining table is constitutional and has ordered the two sides into mediation.
Minnesota MN Supreme Court Fast Tracks Dayton Veto Power Case By Michael McIntee | July 26, 2017 An August 28 Minnesota Supreme court date has been set in the constitutional battle between Governor Mark Dayton and the legislature. Both sides say they’d like the balance of power issues over budgets settled.
Minnesota Dayton To Appeal To MN Supreme Court To Overturn Ruling Limiting His Veto Power By Michael McIntee | July 19, 2017 Ramsey County District Court judge has ruled that Governor Mark Dayton’s line-item veto of funding for the legislature is unconstitutional. Dayton will appeal the ruling to the Minnesota Supreme Court.
Minnesota Funding Order Language May Be Bad News For Dayton Says Law Professor By Michael McIntee | June 27, 2017 A judge has signed off on an order that temporarily funds Minnesota’s legislature, but the way it is written may indicate that judge may ultimately rule against Governor Dayton according Hamline law professor David Schultz.
Minnesota Speaker Daudt Plans Appeal If Legislature Loses Case Vs. Dayton By Michael McIntee | June 26, 2017 Minnesota House Speaker Kurt Daudt says the Legislature will appeal its case over Gov. Mark Dayton’s line item to the Minnesota Supreme Court should it lose in Ramsey County District Court.
Minnesota Video: MN Legislature Vs. Gov. Dayton In Court By Michael McIntee | June 26, 2017 A Ramsey County Judge hears the legislature’s case against Governor Mark Dayton’s line-item veto of their funding. Both sides what the judge to decide the constitutionality of the veto so they can negotiate.
Minnesota Gov Dayton Vetoes Legislature’s Funding To Force Special Session On His Terms By Michael McIntee | May 30, 2017 Gov. Dayton says Republicans used a “sneak attack” and he won’t fund the legislature unless GOP leaders agree to his five conditions.
Education Walking 100 Miles for Higher Ed By Jeff Achen | May 11, 2017 As lawmakers present their respective proposals for higher education funding, students representing a handful of Minnesota State universities, from Mankato to Moorhead to Bemidji, completed a 100-mile walk Wednesday.
Education New Report: More Access to Early-Childhood Education Needed in Minnesota By Veronica Carter - Minnesota News Connection | April 27, 2017 An analysis of early-childhood education in Minnesota has been released, and advocates are calling for full funding of child-care assistance, saying it’s more likely those kids have access to Pre-K programs.
Environment Water Action Day is Wednesday in Minnesota By Veronica Carter - Minnesota News Connection | April 18, 2017 Business leaders, residents and those concerned about clean drinking water in Minnesota are converging on the state Capitol on Wednesday for Water Action Day.
Education Public Employee Union To MN Legislature: Don’t Blow the Surplus By Veronica Carter - Minnesota News Connection | March 6, 2017 Minnesota has a budget surplus of $1.65 billion and state lawmakers are being urged not to blow it on tax breaks for billionaires and big corporations.
Israel MN House Moves To Silence Dissent Against Israel For Human Rights Abuses By Cirien Saadeh | February 26, 2017 A bill aimed at stopping a form of financial protest against Israel for human rights abuses has passed Minnesota’s House. It’s part of a larger trend in the legislature to outlaw or silence dissent.
Energy Minnesota Oil Train Safety On “Right Track”, But Still A Battle With Railroad Lobbyists By Video by Bill Sorem, Text by Michael McIntee | February 26, 2017 Trains with flammable crude oil and hazardous materials rumble next to people’s homes across Minnesota on a daily basis. The state has new regulations and training to reduce the hazard, but is still needs more cooperation from the railroads.
Minnesota Video: Gov Dayton Collapses While Delivering State Of State Address By Michael McIntee | January 23, 2017 Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton Collapses during his State Of The State Speech. He was attended to by EMTs as the joint meeting of the House and Senate was adjourned. He apparently fainted. Dayton will turn 70 this Thursday.
Minnesota Video Replay: Governor Dayton Delivers His 2017 State Of State Address By Michael McIntee | January 23, 2017 Governor Mark Dayton delivered his 2017 State of the State address to Minnesota House and Senate members.
Education Minnesota Farmers Hope For Tax Break To Offset School Levies By Veronica Carter - Minnesota News Connection | January 9, 2017 When rural schools in Minnesota pass tax levies, farmers say they’re the ones who pay the lion’s share of the bill. They’re asking for help from the Legislature
Labor/Unions Union: MN Budget Surplus Should Help Working Families By Veronica Carter - Minnesota News Connection | December 20, 2016 A group that represents working Minnesotans is asking the state Legislature not to blow the budget surplus on tax breaks for billionaires and big business.
Health Care Dramatic End To MN Special Session Negotiations Captured On Video By Michael McIntee | December 16, 2016 A rare public negotiation between Governor Mark Dayton (DFL) and House Speaker Kurt Daudt (R) ended with both of them walking away.
