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STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER Final $2 billion tax deal merges 3 plans
By Don Davis The Minnesota House, Senate and governors office agreed to a tax plan Thursday night, four months after the Legislature started and four days before lawmakers must wrap up work for the y...
Posted on 5/16/13 at 10:45 PM
MINNESOTA LEGISLATURE: Budget is up to Congress ... or not 
Minnesota legislators begin a weeklong break Monday afternoon, and many hope the federal government provides them some good fiscal news soon after they return from vacation. But the state’s top finance official says they should not count on Washington riding in on a white horse.
By Don Davis , March 26, 2010
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Minnesota legislators seek job investments
Attempts to lure investments in small business and encourage people to rehabilitate historic buildings could produce jobs, Minnesota legislative Democrats say, and they are willing to bet state money on the idea. “I don’t know how much stimulus this will provide, but we should give it a try,” Sen. Tom Bakk, DFL-Cook, said Thursday.
By Don Davis , March 26, 2010
OUR OPINION: Moderation in politics: A (sadly) rare virtue
Moderation and civility took a few hits in the North Country recently. That’s never a surprise in modern politics, but it’s always a disappointment.
March 23, 2010
MINNESOTA POLITICS: Leaders bicker on budget ... Palin, Bachmann in Mpls. ... GAMC vote Thursday? ... more
Minnesota’s Democrats and Republicans are squabbling not only about who has the best plan to balance the state budget, but even who has a plan.
By Don Davis , March 21, 2010
Tom Bakk drops out of race for Minnesota governor
State Sen. Tom Bakk dropped his long-shot bid for governor Saturday, acknowledging his chances of winning the Democratic nomination were slim.
By Don Davis , March 20, 2010
MINNESOTA POLITICS: GOP governor hopefuls poll strong ... Comic features Franken ... Pawlenty ready for unallotment loss ... more
The Minnesota governor’s race looks to be close, with a new poll giving Republicans reason to smile. The poll shows that Republican state Reps. Marty Seifert of Marshall and Tom Emmer of Delano hold their own against better-known Democrats, a sign of what some are saying will be a good GOP election year.
By Don Davis , March 14, 2010
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OUTDOORS NEWS: Bills would delay new boat ramps ... Roosevelt park elk hunt may start in fall ... It's maple syrup time
Two northern Minnesota lawmakers have introduced legislation that would ban the Department of Natural Resources from building any new public access areas on lakes and rivers for five years. The bills — introduced by Sen. Tom Bakk, DFL-Cook, and Rep. Dave Dill, DFL-Crane Lake — impose a moratorium on new DNR boat ramps until July 1, 2015.
By Associated Press , March 12, 2010
OUR OPINION: To stand out among Minnesota candidates
Moderate State Sen. Tom Bakk, DFL-Cook, is way behind in the hunt for DFL convention delegates.
Here’s a way that might — just might — help Bakk break out from the back of the pack.
March 08, 2010
Minnesota gov candidate Bakk calls for tax on clothing
State Sen. Tom Bakk proposed extending the 6.875 percent state sales tax to clothing in July, raising more than $250 million the first year and about $300 million a year afterward. Clothing and shoes are now exempt from the sales tax as basic necessities, along with food, prescriptions and diapers.
By Martiga Lohn , March 04, 2010
Minnesota DFL governor hopefuls talk about American Indian issues
Minnesota can do more to build trust with American Indian tribes, said nine Democratic gubernatorial hopefuls, starting with respect of tribal sovereignty. The candidates talked about tribal sovereignty, American Indian gaming, the environment, health care and more before about 150 people in traditional Native circles on Thursday night in an American Indian issues forum on the Bemidji State University campus.
By Brad Swenson , January 15, 2010
Bakk stumps for governor
State Sen. Tom Bakk uses a couple of “L” words to talk about his drive to win the DFL nomination for governor, and one of them isn’t “liberal.”
By Stephen J. Lee , January 04, 2010
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Minnesota gubernatorial campaign to burst out of gates quickly
Get ready for a Minnesota gubernatorial campaign that ratchets up quickly, with decisive moments and full-blown politicking coming earlier than usual. Thanks to a wide-open race and an accelerated schedule for parties to pick their candidates, voters will see the contest bloom sooner and likely encounter commercials, mail pieces and other appeals by the time summer rolls around.
By Brian Bakst , December 25, 2009
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State Sen. LeRoy Stumpf, DFL-Plummer, letter: I support Tom Bakk for governor
Bakk’s understanding of the struggles Minnesota families are facing in this economy and puts him at the head of the pack of gubernatorial candidates.
December 18, 2009
Builders union backs Bakk for Minnesota governor
State Sen. Tom Bakk, a retired carpenter, has won the backing of the Minnesota State Building and Construction Trades Council in his 2010 run for governor.
By Associated Press , December 03, 2009
MINNESOTA POLITICS: Early 2010 primary likely ... Pawlenty calls N.H. mayor ... GOP wants their change ... more
It appears Minnesotans will go to the polls for the 2010 primary election in August, a month earlier than usual. A new federal law gives military and other overseas voters 45 days to deal with mail-in general election ballots, but a September primary election leaves too little time to prepare for the general election. Several Minnesota lawmakers plan to move a bill through the 2010 Legislature soon after it convenes Feb. 4.
By Don Davis/Associated Press , November 08, 2009
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