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With nearly half of the $1.9 billion surplus spent, Dayton seeks more

In the final day of the legislative session, one thing looks clear:  There will be no tax relief for Minnesotans who pay some of...

GOP agrees to a 5% overall spending increase, Governor Dayton says he’ll veto

The Minnesota House has agreed to an overall budget target of $41.5 billion, a 5% increase from the previous biennium general fund spending, but...

Taxpayer-funded buffer strips, Daudt and Bakk say Governor’s plan will move ahead

In the final budget negotiations, it's likely that a major expansion of taxpayer-funded conservation easements will occur with support from House Speaker Kurt Daudt, R-Crown...

Group wants driver’s licenses for illegal immigrants, calls on Daudt to fulfill pledge

Many hot issues that haven't yet made it through both legislative chambers could still end up being passed as final budget negotiations wrap up. Granting...

Alpha News Negotiations Update

This year’s legislative session has a deadline for Monday, May 18th, but the people of Minnesota, and even the legislators themselves, have been kept in the dark as negotiations are still ensuing.

So much for open meeting laws, secret budget talks continue with four days left

Minnesota political reporters are tweeting pictures sitting outside the Governor's mansion this week, waiting for any news of a budget deal. While this show has...

Higher Ed Update with Rep Pelowski

Alpha News Update with Representative Pelowski on Higher Ed Spending

Dayton ups the ante on Ed spending, K-12 budget up 21% since 2008

The education budget in Minnesota has had significant growth in the last five years, but the debate for more funding is as fierce as...

Senate Session Update: E-Proof of Insurance, Felons Voting

The Senate gathered to pass electronic proof of insurance, as well as a bill that includes felons voting, and other controversial provisions.

In final budget negotiations, what will happen to “Give it Back”?

  The transportation conference committee will meet late this afternoon to try to reconcile the differences between the $7 billion House Republican plan and the...