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Business taxes, permitting on Minnesota Legislature’s docketpermitting
Minnesota businesses will pay less in corporate property taxes and have an easier time obtaining state permits if Republican lawmakers have their way during the 2012 legislative session.
Sunday, January, 22, 2012 - - News
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Minnesota businesses will pay less in corporate property taxes and have an easier time obtaining state permits if Republican lawmakers have their way during the 2012 legislative session.
Sunday, January, 22, 2012 - - News
Legislative notebook: New Senate leader not just a happy face
New Senate Majority Leader Dave Senjem, R-Rochester, can be as tough as anyone when he negotiates with Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton, one of his assistants said. Senjem is known as a nice guy, but one whose negotiations skills with Democrats have not been tested.
Sunday, January, 22, 2012 - Forum Communications - News
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New Senate Majority Leader Dave Senjem, R-Rochester, can be as tough as anyone when he negotiates with Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton, one of his assistants said. Senjem is known as a nice guy, but one whose negotiations skills with Democrats have not been tested.
Sunday, January, 22, 2012 - Forum Communications - News
New Senate leader not just a happy face
New Senate Majority Leader Dave Senjem, R-Rochester, can be as tough as anyone when he negotiates with Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton, one of his assistants said.
Saturday, January, 21, 2012 - Forum Communications - News
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New Senate Majority Leader Dave Senjem, R-Rochester, can be as tough as anyone when he negotiates with Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton, one of his assistants said.
Saturday, January, 21, 2012 - Forum Communications - News
MPCA Commissioner Paul Aasen, St. Paul, letter: State agency cuts permit-processing time
We’re glad to be working with Minnesota businesses and others to improve our permit processing. We’ve modified and improved our processes, and we’re already seeing results.
Monday, October, 24, 2011 - - Opinion
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We’re glad to be working with Minnesota businesses and others to improve our permit processing. We’ve modified and improved our processes, and we’re already seeing results.
Monday, October, 24, 2011 - - Opinion
Joe Maher, Grand Rapids, Minn., column: Minnesota's regulatory minefield threatens job growth
Policymakers should use environmental review and permitting reform as a guide and address other regulatory burdens on a bipartisan basis.
Sunday, October, 09, 2011 - - Opinion
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Policymakers should use environmental review and permitting reform as a guide and address other regulatory burdens on a bipartisan basis.
Sunday, October, 09, 2011 - - Opinion
THEIR OPINION: Concerns, commitment from Minnesota businesses
A new survey, the annual "Business Barometer" partnership between the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce and the Himle Horner public affairs and public relations firm, finds that Minnesota businesses by and large are committed to Minnesota, glad to be in business in the state and optimistic about the long term.
Friday, September, 16, 2011 - St. Paul Pioneer Press / MCT - Opinion
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A new survey, the annual "Business Barometer" partnership between the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce and the Himle Horner public affairs and public relations firm, finds that Minnesota businesses by and large are committed to Minnesota, glad to be in business in the state and optimistic about the long term.
Friday, September, 16, 2011 - St. Paul Pioneer Press / MCT - Opinion
Shutdown over, Dayton to 'do what I can' on jobs
Gov. Mark Dayton is turning his focus to employment, hoping to build a legacy as Minnesota's jobs governor and get beyond the state government shutdown that put 22,000 state employees out of work for nearly three weeks.
Thursday, August, 18, 2011 - Associated Press - News
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Gov. Mark Dayton is turning his focus to employment, hoping to build a legacy as Minnesota's jobs governor and get beyond the state government shutdown that put 22,000 state employees out of work for nearly three weeks.
Thursday, August, 18, 2011 - Associated Press - News
David Olson, St. Paul, column: Reform must drive the state budget
Will the governor and lawmakers will make meaningful headway in reforming the way government delivers its services? That’s an essential part of the equation along with slowing the growth in spending if we are to sustain programs.
Sunday, June, 26, 2011 - - Opinion
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Will the governor and lawmakers will make meaningful headway in reforming the way government delivers its services? That’s an essential part of the equation along with slowing the growth in spending if we are to sustain programs.
Sunday, June, 26, 2011 - - Opinion
Lori Paris and Randy Kehr, Bemidji, column: Greater Minnesota businesses say, ‘Compromise’
What we as members of rural chambers know is that the state’s reliance on property taxes has hurt businesses — and those located in greater Minnesota have been hit the hardest, which is why we don’t want to see history repeating itself.
Sunday, June, 12, 2011 - - Opinion
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What we as members of rural chambers know is that the state’s reliance on property taxes has hurt businesses — and those located in greater Minnesota have been hit the hardest, which is why we don’t want to see history repeating itself.
Sunday, June, 12, 2011 - - Opinion
Judge allows challenge to wild rice protections
A judge is allowing a lawsuit to go forward that challenges Minnesota’s water quality standards for protecting wild rice.
Saturday, May, 14, 2011 - Grand Forks Herald - News
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A judge is allowing a lawsuit to go forward that challenges Minnesota’s water quality standards for protecting wild rice.
Saturday, May, 14, 2011 - Grand Forks Herald - News
Mike Bromelkamp, St. Paul, column: Pricey Minnesota health programs need reform
The Minnesota Budget Trends Study Commission identified growth in health care as the most important factor in controlling rising state expenditures. It’s time for policymakers to act on those reform recommendations that improve the way we care for our most vulnerable citizens while developing a system that is sustainable and effective.
Saturday, May, 07, 2011 - - Opinion
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The Minnesota Budget Trends Study Commission identified growth in health care as the most important factor in controlling rising state expenditures. It’s time for policymakers to act on those reform recommendations that improve the way we care for our most vulnerable citizens while developing a system that is sustainable and effective.
Saturday, May, 07, 2011 - - Opinion
Minnesota Copper mining runs afoul of wild rice
Lawmakers, advocates seek to loosen water quality standards
Wild rice is sacred to the Ojibwe of Minnesota, but that may not be enough to protect it from the promise of jobs that a new copper-nickel mining industry would bring to the state.
Sunday, April, 24, 2011 - Associated Press - News
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Lawmakers, advocates seek to loosen water quality standards
Wild rice is sacred to the Ojibwe of Minnesota, but that may not be enough to protect it from the promise of jobs that a new copper-nickel mining industry would bring to the state.
Sunday, April, 24, 2011 - Associated Press - News
Former Minnesota legislators enjoy roles as regents, trustees
Former state Rep. Steve Sviggum figures serving on the Board of Regents, which sets policy and direction for the University of Minnesota, is likely a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Wednesday, April, 20, 2011 - Forum Communications - News
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Former state Rep. Steve Sviggum figures serving on the Board of Regents, which sets policy and direction for the University of Minnesota, is likely a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Wednesday, April, 20, 2011 - Forum Communications - News
Ratings system could end tenure for Minnesota teachers
A radical new approach to evaluating teachers could end their tenure protections and tie job ratings to student test scores, changing the face of education in Minnesota.
Tuesday, March, 29, 2011 - Minneapolis Star Tribune / MCT - News
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A radical new approach to evaluating teachers could end their tenure protections and tie job ratings to student test scores, changing the face of education in Minnesota.
Tuesday, March, 29, 2011 - Minneapolis Star Tribune / MCT - News
Interest groups spend $51 million to lobby in 2010
Special interest groups in Minnesota spent $51 million trying to influence state and local politicians in 2010.
Friday, March, 18, 2011 - - News
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Special interest groups in Minnesota spent $51 million trying to influence state and local politicians in 2010.
Friday, March, 18, 2011 - - News
David Olson, St. Paul, column: Rep. Fabian earns Chamber’s thanks
Accelerating and simplifying the environmental review and permitting process in Minnesota will enhance job creation and economic development throughout the state. Thank you, Rep. Fabian.
Sunday, March, 13, 2011 - - Opinion
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Accelerating and simplifying the environmental review and permitting process in Minnesota will enhance job creation and economic development throughout the state. Thank you, Rep. Fabian.
Sunday, March, 13, 2011 - - Opinion
MINNESOTA: Meet the people Dayton wants to lead his team
Gov. Mark Dayton has built a cabinet that is a reflection of himself.
Monday, February, 28, 2011 - Star Tribune (Minneapolis) / MCT - News
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Gov. Mark Dayton has built a cabinet that is a reflection of himself.
Monday, February, 28, 2011 - Star Tribune (Minneapolis) / MCT - News
Labor loses while Republicans gain University of Minnesota regents seats
Republican legislators flexed their new political muscle Monday by electing two of their former GOP colleagues to the University of Minnesota Board of Regents. In the process, the seat that has traditionally been the "labor seat" on the board lost its labor representative.
Tuesday, February, 22, 2011 - St. Paul Pioneer Press / MCT - News
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Republican legislators flexed their new political muscle Monday by electing two of their former GOP colleagues to the University of Minnesota Board of Regents. In the process, the seat that has traditionally been the "labor seat" on the board lost its labor representative.
Tuesday, February, 22, 2011 - St. Paul Pioneer Press / MCT - News
Vern Rasmussen and Dave Larson, Bemidji, column: Trust local, not state, chamber on LGA
The status quo over the past few years has been a history of LGA cuts leading to higher property taxes and reduced services for businesses and homeowners in greater Minnesota and the inner city, while those located in high property-wealth cities, particularly in the suburbs, have remained unscathed.
Sunday, February, 13, 2011 - - Opinion
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The status quo over the past few years has been a history of LGA cuts leading to higher property taxes and reduced services for businesses and homeowners in greater Minnesota and the inner city, while those located in high property-wealth cities, particularly in the suburbs, have remained unscathed.
Sunday, February, 13, 2011 - - Opinion
Dayton point man laments glut of Twin Cities stadiums
Gov. Mark Dayton's point man for shepherding a new Minnesota Vikings stadium wants to create an umbrella agency that would have jurisdiction over all professional sports arenas in the Twin Cities.
Thursday, February, 10, 2011 - Star Tribune (Minneapolis) / MCT - News
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Gov. Mark Dayton's point man for shepherding a new Minnesota Vikings stadium wants to create an umbrella agency that would have jurisdiction over all professional sports arenas in the Twin Cities.
Thursday, February, 10, 2011 - Star Tribune (Minneapolis) / MCT - News
