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    May 21, 2018
    Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton tells reporters late Sunday, May 20, 2018, that he has no intention of signing many of the Republican-controlled Legislature's major bills. Don Davis / Forum News Service
    Bonding could be Legislature's last man standing
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    news/government-and-politicsMay 21, 2018 - 4:33pm
    May 19, 2018
    Dayton vetoes four bills with one day left in session
    ST. PAUL—Gov. Mark Dayton has vetoed four bills, including some that received quite a bit of attention. Most of his Saturday, May 19, actions were expected. One was a bill Republicans pushed to allow Enbridge Energy to construct a replacement for its northern Minnesota Line...
    news/government-and-politicsMay 19, 2018 - 10:26pm
    May 18, 2018
    Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka of Nisswa, front, listens to a reporter's question Wednesday, May 16, 2018. Looking on is Tax Chairman Roger Chamberlain of Lino Lakes. Don Davis / Forum News Service
    Capitol Chatter: End-of-session questions go unanswered
    ST. PAUL — The radio host asked a reporter: "What do we know about things happening at the Legislature?" Simple question. Not such a simple...
    news/government-and-politicsMay 18, 2018 - 1:25pm
    May 14, 2018
    Next to a hand-written note thanking him for seeking more education funding, Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton tells reporters Monday, May 14, 2018, that he will not sign a tax bill if he does not get "emergency" funding for education. Don Davis / Forum News Service
    Bonding passes in Minn. House as session winds down
    ST. PAUL—Minnesota House passage of a public works funding bill signals the beginning of the end to the 2018 Minnesota Legislature. The...
    news/government-and-politicsMay 14, 2018 - 4:55pm
    May 11, 2018
    Minnesota state Rep. Paul Marquart of Dillworth goes through paperwork on Friday, May 11, 2018, while serving as a legislative tax negotiator. Don Davis / Forum News Service
    Capitol Chatter: Lawmakers face no must-do issues
    ST. PAUL—Minnesotans watching the final days of the Legislature need to remember one thing: There is nothing lawmakers must do. There is...
    news/government-and-politicsMay 11, 2018 - 2:16pm
    May 4, 2018
    This is a typical scene during end-of-session negotations. Here, Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton looks at state Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka of Nisswa on May 5, 2017, after they and other legislative leaders met to discuss the state budget. Don Davis / Forum News Service
    Capitol Chatter: Let the legislative talks begin
    ST. PAUL — About two weeks remain in the 2018 legislative session, so it is time for the work to begin. At least it is time for the final...
    news/government-and-politicsMay 4, 2018 - 3:05pm
    April 27, 2018
    Minnesota state Sen. Julie Rosen, Rep. Dave Baker and Gov. Mark Dayton listen to a reporter's question Thursday, April 26, 2018, as they discuss the opioids issue. Don Davis / Forum News Service
    Capitol Chatter: Opioids still topic of legislative conversation
    ST. PAUL — How to deal with opioid abuse is one of those issues that everyone agrees needs legislation, but they cannot agree on details. Many...
    news/government-and-politicsApril 27, 2018 - 3:36pm
    April 24, 2018
    One of the founders of the Minnesota Republican Farmer Labor Caucus, Rep. Tim Miller of Prinsburg, talks in the House Tuesday, April 24, 2018. The Democratic Farmer Labor Party wants the group to change its name. Don Davis / Forum News Service
    DFL demands GOP farm group change name, logo
    ST. PAUL — Rural Republican Minnesota House members wanted to make the point that Democrats often ignore farmers. The Democratic-Farmer-Labor...
    news/government-and-politicsApril 24, 2018 - 6:10pm
    April 23, 2018
    The golden Quadriga stands atop the Minnesota Capitol as legislators move toward a May 21, 2018, end of their session. Don Davis / Forum News Service
    Legislative roundup: MN House votes to dump wild rice water rules
    ST. PAUL — Scientific and cultural discussions overlapped as the Minnesota House approved a bill to start over on water regulations protecting...
    news/government-and-politicsApril 23, 2018 - 4:29pm
    March 29, 2018
    Minnesota state Sen. Mark Johnson of East Grand Forks on Thursday night, March 29, tells a Senate committee about legislation that would force some people who receive goverment-funded medical care to get jobs. Don Davis / Forum News Service
    Deep divisions surface in Minnesota Senate over Medicaid work requirement
    ST. PAUL—Shauna Reitmeier sat at a Minnesota Senate committee table telling lawmakers the bill they were considering would hurt mentally...
    news/government-and-politicsMarch 29, 2018 - 9:10pm
    March 20, 2018
    Work under the Minnesota Capitol dome has increased in recent days as deadlines approach for the 2018 edition of the Minnesota Legislature. Don Davis / Forum News Service
    MNLARS one of many bills lawmakers tackle near deadline
    ST. PAUL — Gov. Mark Dayton seldom says he would veto a bill, but if it reaches his desk he promises to veto House-passed legislation to...
    news/government-and-politicsMarch 20, 2018 - 4:41pm
    Column: Focus on the goal of keeping students safe
    Since last month's tragic shooting at a Florida high school, our nation has grieved the loss of 17 innocent lives. I can't imagine the pain...
    opinion/columnsMarch 20, 2018 - 7:49am
    February 16, 2018
    Senate Minority Leader Tom Bakk of Cook is center of attention as he answers a reporter's question during a Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018, Forum News Service-sponsored pre-session briefing. From left are Bakk, Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka, Gov. Mark Dayton, House Speaker Kurt Daudt and House Minority Leader Melissa Hortman. David Oakes / Minnesota Senate photographer
    Minnesota lawmakers must pass own budget, but not much work mandatory
    ST. PAUL — The 2018 Minnesota Legislature opens at noon Tuesday, Feb. 20, and there are plenty of questions about what topics might be debated....
    news/government-and-politicsFebruary 16, 2018 - 10:44am
    February 9, 2018
    Minnesota's political leaders do not always agree when they sit at the same table answering reporters' questions. Here, in a 2016 pre-session briefing, Gov. Mark Dayton, left, and House Speaker Kurt Daudt discuss a difference. They will be at the same table on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018, previewing this year's legislative session. Zach Kayser / Forum News Service
    Gov. Dayton, legislative leaders to answer questions together
    ST. PAUL—Minnesota's governor and legislative leaders often communicate with each other by letter or by talking to the media. But a week...
    news/government-and-politicsFebruary 9, 2018 - 11:50am
    January 11, 2018
    How two Minnesota GOP lawmakers derailed high-speed train plans
    ST. PAUL — A pair of Republican state lawmakers have effectively derailed — at least for now — plans for so-called "high-speed"...
    newsJanuary 11, 2018 - 8:50pm
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