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Add A Job, Get A Bonus? Minn. Bill Dangles Awards

The Associated Press — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 22:05:33 +0000

Minnesota lawmakers are pushing a new grant program that would give government rebates and bonuses to companies that upgrade facilities and add new jobs.

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Key Lawmakers Want Greater Local Bent To Mayo Plan

The Associated Press — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 21:38:17 +0000

Key Minnesota lawmakers are signaling a coming makeover to the Mayo Clinic expansion plan that would reduce the state's burden.

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1st MN House Bills on School IOUs, Property Tax

The Associated Press — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 20:37:22 +0000

The first batch of bills in the Minnesota House will attempt to whittle away at state IOUs to schools, give more property taxpayers rebates, install a health care insurance exchange and prop up investment grant programs.

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Dayton Vetoes Federal Insolvency Planning Bill

The Associated Press — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 22:25:19 +0000

Gov. Mark Dayton has vetoed a bill that would have required state agencies to plan for the possibility that the federal government would not be able to meet its financial obligations.

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Minnesota Senate Passes Bills to Ease Shutdown Pain

Abby Faulkner — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:47:31 +0000

The Minnesota Senate has passed bills that would keep state parks open and the State Lottery operating in future state government shutdowns.

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Bill To Use State Dollars For Vikings Stadium Under Consideration [AUDIO]

Abby Faulkner — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 22:23:43 +0000

A proposal for a bill to use state tax dollars in building a new Minnesota Vikings stadium will be introduced at the Capitol today. It asks that $300 million in state funds be raised through a variety of revenue streams, including a sales tax on memorabilia and luxury seats.

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