LEGISLATIVE
Political Notebook: Bonding bill all set ... or not
By Don Davis , March 08, 2010
Continuing my push to create jobs in Minnesota 
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’
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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