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Republican Leaders Renew Demand For Special Session

By The Associated Press June 27, 2011

Republican legislative leaders are renewing their demand that Gov. Mark Dayton call a special session to pass budget bills that would prevent - or at least soften the pain of - a government shutdown in four days.

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Category: State/Regional News Tags: budget stalemate, budget talks, governor dayton, impasse, republican legislative leaders, special session

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Dayton, GOP Meet For Second Day Of Budget Talks

By The Associated Press June 25, 2011

Gov. Mark Dayton and Republican legislative leaders will spend a summer Saturday behind closed doors trying to head off a state government shutdown that would hit in less than a week if they can't agree on a budget.

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Category: State/Regional News Tags: budget stalemate, budget talks, governor dayton, republican leaders

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Governor Dayton To Appeal Feds’ Denial Of Minnesota Tornado Aid

By The Associated Press June 20, 2011

Gov. Mark Dayton says he will appeal the federal government's denial of disaster aid for homeowners, renters and businesses contending with damage from last month's deadly Minneapolis tornado. Dayton said Monday that Minnesota's top emergency official, Kris Eide, will try to reverse the decision from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

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Category: State/Regional News Tags: disaster declaration, governor dayton, tornado aid

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Dayton Orders More Disclosure From Health Plans

By Lee Voss March 23, 2011

Gov. Mark Dayton is ordering competitive bidding and a new level of financial disclosure from Minnesota health plans as he seeks to save money on $3 billion worth of state contracts. It requires regular audits of health plans and a yearly report detailing their finances. Dayton is also establishing a website to showcase financial information about the plans.

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Category: State/Regional News Tags: competitve bidding, governor dayton, hmo, minnesota health plans