MN POLITICS
Tough legislative session comes to a close in Minnesota
Minnesota Democrats had enough members to pass nearly anything they wanted, but this legislative session remained about as contentious as any other.By Danielle Killey , May 20, 2013
Minnesota House OKs $2 billion tax bill, Senate backs Capitol repair
The keystone of Minnesota Democrats’ budget plans, $2 billion in tax increases, won House approval early today and the Senate pulled a surprise in the early morning hours by approving money to fund state Capitol building renovations.By Don Davis , May 20, 2013
Minnesota House to debate lawmaker pay hike panel
The Minnesota House is planning to vote on a constitutional amendment that would take decisions about their own pay out of their hands.By Associated Press , May 17, 2013
Backup Vikings stadium funding source to surface
A new plan for paying off Minnesota Vikings stadium debate is about to surface at the state Capitol as the legislative session nears its conclusion.By Associated Press , May 16, 2013
Minnesota House votes to up candidate donation limits
The Minnesota House has passed a bill that raises the maximum donations that candidates for office can accept from donors.By Associated Press , May 15, 2013
Marathon Senate session OKs child care union
Minnesota senators took nearly 17 hours to approve a bill allowing childcare providers and personal care attendants to unionize. The bill passed 35-32 a little after 8 a.m. today after senators debated it continuously since Tuesday afternoon.By Don Davis and Danielle Killey , May 15, 2013
Gay couples ready for married rights
By Don Davis , May 14, 2013
- A rainbow flag flies in front of the Minnesota Capitol
- Gov. Dayton signs a bill into law to legalize same-sex marriage
- Sen. Stumpf says his vote against same-sex marriage was a vote for tradition, religious freedom
- Minnesota senators ‘vote for love’
- PHOTO GALLERY: Same-sex marriage passes in Minnesota Senate
- Gay marriage no given in North Dakota
- Same-sex marriage facts
Scaled-back gun bill moves ahead in Minnesota Senate
A significantly scaled-back plan to revise Minnesota's gun laws advanced toward a final Senate vote after receiving the blessing Tuesday of a vocal gun-rights group.By Brian Bakst , May 14, 2013
Sen. Stumpf says his vote against same-sex marriage was a vote for tradition, religious freedom
By Chuck Haga , May 14, 2013
Minnesota senators ‘vote for love’ 
By Don Davis , May 13, 2013
- Supporters of gay marriage
- Minnesota governor to sign bill allowing gay marriage
- Gay marriage no given in North Dakota
- As Minnesota Senate prepares to vote, a look at gay marriage bill’s details
- PHOTO GALLERY: Same-sex marriage passes in Minnesota Senate
- LIVE VIDEO: The UpTake's Minnesota Senate Channel
- Grand Forks residents celebrate Minnesota gay marriage vote outcome
- Same-sex marriage vote emotional for couples
Paulsen rules our run for US Senate or MN governor 
Republican U.S. Rep. Erik Paulsen has ruled out a run for the U.S. Senate or for governor of Minnesota, saying he plans to seek a fourth term in the House instead.
By Associated Press , May 13, 2013
Minnesota pushes solar power; mines, mills off the hook 
By John Myers , May 13, 2013
As Minnesota Senate prepares to vote, a look at gay marriage bill’s details 
Minnesota’s Senate is scheduled to debate and vote today on a bill to add the state to the growing list of those that allow gay marriage. It’s the last step before Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton, who has promised to sign legislation, signs the bill.
By Patrick Condon , May 13, 2013
Democratic leaders release budget outline; details to be negotiated 
By Don Davis , May 12, 2013
Minnesota state budget talks continue, but no deal 
Minnesota’s top Democratic politicians met Saturday, trying to figure out how to raise and spend $38 billion over the next two years, but apparently fell short of a deal.
By Don Davis , May 12, 2013
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