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Political Notebook: Bonding bill all set ... or not

By Don Davis , March 08, 2010

Continuing my push to create jobs in Minnesota PressPass

From working as a union leader negotiating contracts for carpenters on the Iron Range, to serving as chair of the Senate Tax Committee, my life has been dedicated to putting people to work. With record numbers of Minnesotans receiving an unemployment check, and for the thousands of others who have given up looking for a job, my kind of experience and commitment is what we need in our next governor.

By Senator Tom Bakk , February 26, 2010

Counties propose sweeping plan to ‘do less with less’ PressPass

If a plan endorsed last Friday by the board of directors of the Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) was able to make its way through the legislature, the size of the state highway patrol would be cut in half, counties would take over much of the responsibility for state highway maintenance, and a universal statewide planning and zoning law would be enacted.

February 25, 2010

Session will focus on jobs and budget PressPass

The 2010 Legislative Session was convened on Feb. 4. As most folks are aware, Minnesota is facing serious economic challenges, with high unemployment, an underperforming economy, and the state budget facing a deficit. Accordingly, creating jobs and balancing the budget will be the focus of our efforts this session.

By Senator Tony Lourey , February 24, 2010

DFL leaves out sex offender program PressPass

ST. PAUL -- A public works bill appears headed to legislative passage that spends far more than Gov. Tim Pawlenty wants and leaves out some key provisions, including an $89 million sex offender treatment center expansion in Moose Lake.

By Don Davis , February 22, 2010

County faces a bad news/good news scenario at state legislature PressPass

Three of Carlton County’s state bonding requests failed to make the cut in both the State House of Representatives and the Senate over the past week.

February 18, 2010

Proposed unallotments have city, counties stunned PressPass

The Governor’s proposal to cut an additional $405,000 from the city of Cloquet’s 2010 budget had city council members sounding off Tuesday during their working session.

February 18, 2010

Cities working on LGA proposal, Cloquet mayor weighs in PressPass

Cities working on LGA proposal, Cloquet mayor weighs in Cloquet Mayor Bruce Ahlgren was at the State Capitol Wednesday to weigh in on ideas to keep LGA coming to cities.

By Don Davis , February 10, 2010

Oberstar calls for entries in Congressional Art Contest PressPass

An aspiring young artist from northeast Minnesota will be selected to exhibit his or her work in Washington DC. Congressman Jim Oberstar announced a call for entries in the 2010 Congressional Art Competition. The contest is an annual event sponsored by members of the U.S. House of Representatives through the Congressional Art Caucus.

February 06, 2010

Small businesses are key to Minnesota’s economic recovery PressPass

Minnesota’s 120,000 small businesses account for more than half of our state’s private-sector employment, and their job growth rate exceeds that of large businesses.

By Senator Amy Klobuchar , February 05, 2010

Carlton County caucuses to take place Feb. 2 PressPass

Political parties in Carlton County are gearing up for the upcoming precinct caucuses slated for Tuesday, Feb. 2.

February 01, 2010

County presents legislative testimony on bonding requests PressPass

Several county representatives traveled to the State Capitol in St. Paul this week to present testimony on behalf of Carlton County’s 2010 bonding requests.

January 28, 2010

Big crowd of candidates debates PressPass

MINNEAPOLIS -- More Minnesota governor candidates showed up for a massive Wednesday night debate than the average precinct caucus will host next week.

By Don Davis , January 28, 2010

Oberstar calls for entries in Congressional Art Contest PressPass

Washington DC - An aspiring young artist from Northeast Minnesota will be selected to exhibit his or her work in Washington DC.

January 25, 2010

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