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Firefighters, Fire Department Officials To Capitol
Firefighters, Fire Department Officials To Capitol
Firefighters, Fire Department Officials To Capitol
Firefighters in full response gear will be roaming the halls of the State Capitol but it's not because of any emergency. Thursday is Fire Service Day at the Capitol. Several unions and professional organizations that represent firefighters, fire chiefs and fire departments will be at the Capitol to meet with lawmakers and testify on several bills of interest to their members.
Minnesota Bill Puts State Agencies On Chopping Block
Minnesota Bill Puts State Agencies On Chopping Block
Minnesota Bill Puts State Agencies On Chopping Block
A Minnesota legislator who is pushing a bill to slim the state work force has another proposal to get rid of many cabinet-level departments all together. Republican Rep. Keith Downey's plan to abolish several departments was set for its first hearing on Thursday in the House Government Operations and Elections Committee.
Racino Supporters Ramping Up Their Efforts [AUDIO]
Racino Supporters Ramping Up Their Efforts [AUDIO]
Racino Supporters Ramping Up Their Efforts [AUDIO]
Supporters of adding slot machines to Minnesota's two horseracing tracks are starting to ramp-up their efforts. John Derus is on the Board of Directors for the Running Aces track in Columbus Minnesota. He says their pushing the State Legislature to allow them to add 1,500 slot machines at each track.
Minnesota Panel Delves Into Dayton’s Public Works Bill
Minnesota Panel Delves Into Dayton’s Public Works Bill
Minnesota Panel Delves Into Dayton’s Public Works Bill
Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton's $1 billion public works bill gets its first look in the Republican-controlled Legislature on Wednesday. The House Capital Investment Committee holds the first hearing on Dayton's recommendations for civic centers, college labs, flood protection, roads and bridges paid for by state-issued bonds.

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