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Beer Tax Would Have Local Impact [AUDIO]

Adam Ulbricht — Mon, 13 May 2013 16:58:49 +0000

Lawmakers in St. Paul are working to finalize the next two-year budget. A possible hike in the alcohol excise tax is still being considered that could raise prices at area bars and liquor stores.

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MN Capitol Sees Spike in Gun Notices

Lee Voss — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 21:02:47 +0000

An ongoing debate over gun control by Minnesota state lawmakers has been accompanied by a spike in notifications to the state Department of Public Safety from people who plan to carry loaded weapons into the Capitol.

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Dayton Seeks Money to Refurbish Capitol

The Associated Press — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 19:55:16 +0000

Gov. Mark Dayton says finishing the restoration of Minnesota's Capitol is a top priority for state construction projects in the coming two years. The Democratic governor told The Associated Press in an interview Friday that he will seek $209 million for work on the aging 107-year-old Capitol in a bonding bill.

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Crumbling State Capitol Reaches 'Tipping Point'

The Associated Press — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:14:35 +0000

The Minnesota Capitol building is in dire need of repair soon, but budget pressures in the Legislature are making the expensive upgrade difficult.

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Bush Tutors Lawmakers In Education Reforms

Abby Faulkner — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 16:56:20 +0000

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush is telling Minnesota lawmakers about education reforms he says have driven up test scores in his state's schools.

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Tribal Gaming Group Holds Capitol Rally

Jim Maurice — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 10:35:14 +0000

Minnesota tribal leaders and employees as well as workers from tribal casinos are rallying at the State Capitol in opposition to proposals to expand gambling in Minnesota.

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Minnesota Capitol – 106 Years Old And Due For Some TLC

Jim Maurice — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 14:46:17 +0000

The debate over dollars at Minnesota's Capitol turns this week to consideration of upgrades to the 106-year-old building itself. Two bills seeking money for potential Capitol upgrades are on Tuesday's docket in the House State Government Finance Committee.

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Minnesota Zoo To Bring Animals To State Capitol

Jim Maurice — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 10:52:11 +0000

There will be more than just political animals at the Minnesota Capitol on Thursday. There will be some real animals, too.

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Minnesota Veterans To Announce 2011 Legislative Agenda

Jim Maurice — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 11:47:04 +0000

Minnesota veterans groups will be at the state Capitol Tuesday to announce their 2011 joint legislative agenda at Veterans Day on the Hill. Gov. Mark Dayton and retired Major General Larry Shellito, the newly appointed head of the Minnesota

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Minnesota Panel To Review Capitol Security Measures

Jim Maurice — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 12:43:49 +0000

ST. PAUL (AP) -- Gov. Mark Dayton and top lawmakers are activating a panel on Capitol security to recommend ways to keep the building safe for visitors, staff and officials.

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Alzheimer's Supporters To Rally At State Capitol

Jim Maurice — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 19:49:38 +0000

A big rally supporting those affected with Alzheimer's Disease is being planned for tomorrow (Thursday) at the State Capitol. If you're interested in attending the event, a bus will leave from the Red Cross Building on St. Germain Street in St. Cloud at 8:15 a.m. tomorrow. If you go, you're encouraged to wear purple.

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Dayton Orders Review Of Minnesota Capitol Safeguards

Jim Maurice — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 18:24:26 +0000

Gov. Mark Dayton is directing his staff and asking top lawmakers to review security measures at the Minnesota Capitol in the wake of Saturday's mass shooting at a public official's event in Arizona.

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