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Sen. Koenen of Clara City, Minn., named DFL caucus whip

ST. PAUL — Sen. Lyle Koenen will serve as the Majority Caucus Whip when he returns to the Capitol in January. Koenen, a DFL’er from Clara City who was elected...

news / local Fri, Dec 21, 2012 - 11:29pm

Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak joins Willmar Mayor Frank Yanish and mayors and officials from area communities during a meeting Tuesday at the Willmar Fire Department to discuss dwindling Local Government Aid. Tribune photo by Gary Miller

Coalition pushing need for LGA

WILLMAR — The Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities is asking mayors and elected officials around the state to tell Gov. Mark Dayton about the importance of Local Government Aid in...

news / state Tue, Dec 18, 2012 - 11:19pm

Will, Minn., Rep.-elect gets legislative appointments before start of session

ST. PAUL — Rep.-elect Mary Sawatzky, DFL-Willmar, has been appointed to serve on the Education Policy, State Government Finance and Veterans Affairs and the Transportation Policy committees when the 2013...

news / local Mon, Dec 17, 2012 - 11:44pm

Willmar, Minn., lawmaker gets legislative appointments before start of 2013 session

ST. PAUL – Rep.-elect Mary Sawatzky, DFL-Willmar, will serve on the Education Policy, State Government Finance and Veterans Affairs and the Transportation Policy Committees when the 2013 legislative session convenes...

news / local Mon, Dec 17, 2012 - 12:00am

Rybak, area leaders to discuss state aid Tuesday in Willmar

WILLMAR — Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak will join Willmar Mayor Frank Yanish and other area leaders at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Willmar Fire Department community room to discuss the...

news / local Sun, Dec 16, 2012 - 11:50pm

Legislative priorities for Minn. Chamber of Commerce

The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce will focus on six top legislative priorities at the State Capitol in 2013. Education and workforce Strengthen the education and workforce development systems: * Ensure...

news / state Sun, Dec 16, 2012 - 11:48pm

Minnesota and Willmar Chambers of Commerce encouraged by Dems’ desire to work with business community

WILLMAR — A spokesman for Minnesota’s largest business advocacy organization is encouraged by Democratic leaders who say they want to work with the business community on policies that create private-sector...

news / local Sun, Dec 16, 2012 - 11:46pm

West central Minnesota legislators receive list of requests from county for next year

WILLMAR — Kandiyohi County Commissioners en-couraged local legislators to reform taxes, stop the spread of aquatic invasive species and even do a little magic act when they go to the...

news / local Tue, Dec 11, 2012 - 11:23pm

Budget, taxes focus of DFL ahead of the new session

ST. PAUL — Democrats will regain the majority in the Minnesota House and Senate and retain the governor’s office in the 2013 legislative session, but they said Monday they don’t...

news / state Mon, Dec 10, 2012 - 11:17pm

Lanning says e-pull tabs will fund stadium

ST. PAUL — Minnesotans should not worry that a new Vikings stadium will fall short of funding, a key lawmaker says. Wednesday’s state budget report included an item showing revenue...

news / state Sun, Dec 09, 2012 - 10:22pm

Editorial: Our state faces a few budget decisions as deficit needs fixing

Minnesota and its Legislature got some tough news Wednesday with the latest state budget forecast showing a $1.1 billion deficit. The state will finish the current fiscal year with a...

opinion / editorials Fri, Dec 07, 2012 - 12:00am

Rep. Tom Huntley of Duluth listens to testimony Thursday during a Minnesota House hearing about the use of methadone to treat addiction to illegal drugs. Forum Communications photo by Don Davis

Methadone might come under closer supervision in Minnesota

ST. PAUL — Minnesota legislators likely will debate proposals next year to slap tighter supervision on the use of the potent drug methadone, used to treat pain and addictions to...

news / state Thu, Dec 06, 2012 - 11:14pm

State Economist Tom Stinson stands by a poster Wednesday displaying data that show higher revenues are expected in Minnesota despite an expected budget deficit. State officials announced a $1.1 billion budget shortfall, but warned that number could grow to $2.8 billion if Congress and the president fail to solve a federal budget problem by the end of the year. Forum Communications photo by Don Davis

Minnesota officials project billion-dollar plus budget shortfall

ST. PAUL — Minnesota’s budget future includes uncertainty, spending cuts and tax increase proposals. Especially uncertainty. State officials Wednesday announced a $1.1 billion budget shortfall, but warned that number could...

news / state Wed, Dec 05, 2012 - 8:51pm

Reaction mixed from west central Minnesota lawmakers to revenue projection

WILLMAR — Minnesota’s revenue forecast shows a glass that could be viewed as both half empty and half full. During a briefing Wednesday, state officials from the Office of Management...

news / state Wed, Dec 05, 2012 - 8:18pm

DFL's House leadership choices don't sit easy with Republicans

ST. PAUL -- The Minnesota House agriculture committee chairman for the past two years is concerned Democrats are putting agriculture on the back burner as they take control of the...

news Mon, Nov 26, 2012 - 12:00am

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