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Minnesota Senate

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Name: Minnesota Senate

First reported 8 hours ago - Updated 8 hours ago - 1 reports

Mark Dayton

Nearly 700 State Workers Earn More Than $100K

ST. PAUL, Minn. (WCCO) – There was a lot of debate at the Capitol this year about pay raises for Minnesota lawmakers.But a WCCO investigation found soaring salaries are actually going to state employees who work as staff members.Even taking out workers ... [Published CBS Minnesota - 8 hours ago]

Entities: Workers, Minnesota Senate, Mark Dayton

First reported 15 hours ago - Updated 15 hours ago - 1 reports

Bruce Nelson

Legislature finishes $38 billion state budget

Time posted: 3:37 pmTags: Bruce Nelson, Bud Grant, Charlie Zelle, DNR, E-12, EQB, frac sand, Gene Pelowski, JOBZ, Legacy, Lessard-Sams, Mark Dayton, MIF, MNSCU, Paul Marquart, Phyllis Kahn, Ryan Winkler, U of MIt was four minutes to midnight on the final ... [Published Politics in Minnesota - 15 hours ago]

Entities: Bud Grant, Phyllis Kahn, Bruce Nelson, Gene Pelowski, Ryan Winkler

First reported 16 hours ago - Updated 16 hours ago - 1 reports

Deal Slowdown Sure to Follow Allocation of Last Angel Tax Credits

If what happened in 2012 is any indication, the market for start-up equity financing is going to be slowing dramatically now that Minnesotas angel tax credits have been fully allocated for the year.The state ran out of its last credits for the program ... [Published Minneapolis Star Tribune - 16 hours ago]

Entities: Tax Credits, Allotment, Minnesota Senate, Entrepreneur

First reported 20 hours ago - Updated 20 hours ago - 1 reports

Edina Local Government Aid (LGA) Stays at Zero

As expected, Edina will continue to do without local government aid money despite changes to the funding formula and more money in the program.The omnibus tax bill— which passed the Minnesota Senate 36-30 just a few minutes before midnight Monday, the ... [Published Edina Patch - 20 hours ago]

Entities: Minnesota Senate, Property, Taxes

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated 21 hours ago - 1 reports

AFL-CIO

Several wins for workers in legislative session, but no minimum wage increase

ST. PAUL - The 2013 Minnesota Legislature adjourned at midnight on Monday, bringing to a close one of the most productive legislative sessions for working Minnesotans in a generation, the Minnesota AFL-CIO said.ST. PAUL - The 2013 Minnesota Legislature ... [Published Workday Minnesota - May 21 2013]

Entities: Minimum Wage, Workers, AFL-CIO, Minnesota Legislature

First reported 21 hours ago - Updated 21 hours ago - 1 reports

How Should Hopkins Spend Its $290K in Extra State Money?

Changes to the formula that the state uses for local government aid money and increased funding for the program mean Hopkins will go from zero local government aid in 2013 to $289,907 in 2014, according to the Minnesota Department of Revenue.The omnibus ... [Published Hopkins Patch - 21 hours ago]

Entities: Minnesota Department of Revenue, Minnesota Senate, Property, Taxes, PDF

First reported 23 hours ago - Updated 23 hours ago - 1 reports

How Should Golden Valley Spend Its $219K in Extra State Money?

Changes to the formula that the state uses for local government aid money and increased funding for the program mean Golden Valley will go from zero local government aid in 2013 to $219,070 in 2014, according to the Minnesota Department of Revenue.The ... [Published Golden Valley Patch - 23 hours ago]

Entities: Minnesota Department of Revenue, Minnesota Senate, Property, Taxes

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

Letter: Workers union is pro-child care

The Minnesota Senate voted in favor of workers’ rights. They chose to let the workers decide their employment futures. Because of the Senate’s vote, child care providers can make their own choice to unionize, and for that I thank those senators who voted ... [Published Fargo Forum - May 22 2013]

Entities: Workers' Union, Minnesota Senate, Workers, Futures

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

Will it Take SCOTUS or legislation to Change the Hate in South Dakota?

It seems that South Dakota legislators would prefer to talk gun control and continue disenfranchising the LGBT communitys civil rights to marriage.SIOUX FALLS, SD Tuesday marked a historic day for Minnesota and supporters of gay marriage. At 5 p.m., ... [Published Gayapolis - May 22 2013]

Entities: Marc Feinstein, Same-Sex Marriage, Gay, Minnesota Senate, Mark Dayton

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

From Zero to What? St. Michael, Albertville Suddenly See Cash from Local Government Aid (LGA)

Changes to the formula state government uses mean the cities of St. Michael and Albertville are in for some Local Government Aid funds in 2014.That's news because neither city is getting a cent of LGA money in 2013.The omnibus tax bill passed the Minnesota ... [Published St Michael MN Patch - May 22 2013]

Entities: Minnesota Senate, Deadline, Property

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

DAY CARE UNION: Providers debate

Posted:Updated:Monday, May 20, 2013 11:51 PM ESTThe Minnesota Capitol saw dozens of hours of heated debate on child care unionization, and FOX 9 News spoke with two providers, one for and one against, about the impact.Watch the video for more informa ... [Published KMSP-TV - May 21 2013]

Entities: Minnesota Senate, American Federation of State, County and Munici..., Health Benefits

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

Capitol: No greater abuse of power

Dear friends of Senate District 22:We are getting into the home stretch and so far we have not seen a budget. On May 10, the Senate dealt with the omnibus energy bill. It imposed a 1 percent solar mandate on investor-owned utilities while exempting co-ops, ... [Published Jackson County Pilot - May 21 2013]

Entities: Abuse of Power, Bill Weber, Minnesota Senate, American Federation of State, County and Munici...

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According to Session Daily , "the bill would make changes to the distribution of local government aid through a new formula. Counties and townships would also see an increase in state aid—all in an effort to lower property taxes, supporters say."

From Zero to What? St. Michael, Albertville Suddenly See Cash from Local Government Aid (LGA) [Published St Michael MN Patch - May 22 2013]

"In combination with the other changes, it will shore up the fund and put us in a better position to deal with other things that may be on the horizon" said Mary Vanek, PERA executive director

Cop, fire pensions in line for $15.5M; proposed insurance surcharge dropped [Published TwinCities.com - May 21 2013]

"We're really grateful to the Legislature for what they did and we will be back next year. It's such an important state icon, it needs to be refurbished, and we're committed to continuing and soldiering on" said Walker Art Center Executive Director Olga Viso

Projects Cut From Bonding Bill Will Miss Out on Millions of Dollars [Published KSTP - May 21 2013]

..."This failure is only a setback," he said in the statement. "This bill remains a live bill. We will take it up first thing next February and put every word of it into law."

Minnesota Antibullying Bill Dies in Senate [Published Gay.com - May 20 2013]

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Nearly 700 State Workers Earn More Than $100K [Published CBS Minnesota - 8 hours ago]
Local legislators weigh in on marriage bill [Published LillieNews.com - 14 hours ago]
Legislature finishes $38 billion state budget [Published Politics in Minnesota - 15 hours ago]
Deal Slowdown Sure to Follow Allocation of Last... [Published Minneapolis Star Tribune - 16 hours ago]
Edina Local Government Aid (LGA) Stays at Zero [Published Edina Patch - 20 hours ago]
Joe Nathan Column: Questions about the 2013 Min... [Published Hometown Source - 21 hours ago]
How Should Hopkins Spend Its $290K in Extra Sta... [Published Hopkins Patch - 21 hours ago]
How Should Golden Valley Spend Its $219K in Ext... [Published Golden Valley Patch - 23 hours ago]
Looking Back: 1963 - Worthington church marks 9... [Published Worthington Daily Globe - May 22 2013]
Letter: Workers union is pro-child care [Published Fargo Forum - May 22 2013]
Bishops vow to rebuild healthy culture of famil... [Published Catholic San Francisco - May 22 2013]
What’s Next in the Fight Over Same-Sex Marriage? [Published Stateline - May 22 2013]
Will it Take SCOTUS or legislation to Change th... [Published Gayapolis - May 22 2013]
Tevlin: Minnesota minimum wage hike got lost in... [Published Minneapolis Star Tribune - May 22 2013]
From Zero to What? St. Michael, Albertville Sud... [Published St Michael MN Patch - May 22 2013]
Childcare, frac sand and same-sex marriage issu... [Published Caledonia Argus - May 21 2013]
Several wins for workers in legislative session... [Published Workday Minnesota - May 21 2013]
The Morning Pride: May 21, 2013 [Published Think Progress - May 21 2013]
DAY CARE UNION: Providers debate [Published KMSP-TV - May 21 2013]
Anti-bullying bill will return next year, suppo... [Published Minnesota Public Radio - May 21 2013]
Capitol: No greater abuse of power [Published Jackson County Pilot - May 21 2013]
Cop, fire pensions in line for $15.5M; proposed... [Published TwinCities.com - May 21 2013]
St. Cloud area legislators wrap session [Published St. Cloud Times - May 21 2013]
Projects Cut From Bonding Bill Will Miss Out on... [Published KSTP - May 21 2013]
Minnesota gas prices highest in lower 48 [Published MinnPost - May 20 2013]
Minnesota Antibullying Bill Dies in Senate [Published Gay.com - May 20 2013]
School bully bill stumbles at Minn. Legislature [Published Rochester Post Bulletin - May 20 2013]
Minn. Senate rejects tax judge at Dayton request [Published South Carolina Enquirer-Herald - May 20 2013]
Minnesota Senate rejects reappointment of tax c... [Published TwinCities.com - May 20 2013]
School bully bill stumbles at Minn. Legislature [Published South Carolina Enquirer-Herald - May 20 2013]

Blogs

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The Morning Pride: May 21, 2013 [Published Think Progress - May 21 2013] Welcome to The Morning Pride, ThinkProgress LGBT’s daily round-up of the latest in LGBT policy, politics, and some culture too! Here’s what we’re reading this morning, but please let us know what stories you’re following as well. Follow us all day on ...
Gays Take Minnesota, Gain Crucial Ground In Glo... [Published Wonkette - May 14 2013] You guys, it has been a banner fucking month to be a homosexual type person. Thus far in the merry merry month of May we’ve seen Rhode Island and Delaware go gay, but those were tiny states with laughably small land masses. It was time for a big ...
Marriage Equality Opponents Mourn ‘Sad Day’ In ... [Published Think Progress - May 14 2013] Opponents of marriage equality are licking their wounds after Monday’s passage of marriage equality in the Minnesota Senate, assuring The Land of 10,000 Lakes would become the 12th state recognizing same-sex marriages. Despite polling showing a majority ...
A.M. Links: AP Phone Records Seized, Cornel Wes... [Published Hit & Run - May 14 2013] <p><img alt="" height="346" src="http://cloudfront-media.reason.com/mc/_external/2013_05/the-associated-press.png?h=346&w=300" title="An inconvenience to government\|\|\|The Associated Press" width="300" style="float: right;"/> The president and CEO of ...
Who Cares About Unemployment When We’ve Got Gay... [Published Power Line - May 14 2013] ( )Today the Minnesota Senate passed a bill authorizing gay marriage which will be signed into law by our governor, Mark Dayton. That is the context for this text, which my oldest daughter sent me a few minutes ago:If I had a dollar for every #time4marriage ...

Audio/Video

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Should Politicians Also Be Drug Tested? [Published The Young Turks - YouTube - Apr 27 2013]

Press Releases

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FreedomWorks PAC Endorses Kurt Bills in the Min... [Published PR Newswire - Sep 26 2012]