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The MN State Legislature won't support Governor Dayton's all-day pre-K plans, and a republican representative is supporting the study of a new $485 million transit way.

Senator Dave Osmek (R) of Mound is upset with the activities of the Minnesota's Metropolitan Council.

House File 153, which establishes tax-funded grants for urban agriculture, is moving along in St. Paul.  The bill allocates $6 Million from the General...

Last night the Senate Subcommittee on Legacy heard bills to fund projects around the state. Minnesota voters approved the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment back in 2008 which increased the state sales taxes by .375% for 25-years. The amendment mandates that a portion of the fund be used “to preserve Minnesota’s history and cultural heritage.”

Bills to spur the St. Paul to Woodbury dedicated busline route-- known as the Gateway Corridor-- are moving along at the Capitol in the Republican-majority House. Rep Kelly Fenton, R-Woodbury, is the Chief Author of HF 1616 and HF 1617 whilch will allocate $3 Million from the state’s General Fund to the Met Council for the next phase of the $485 Million Gateway Corridor Transitway.

Alpha News April 10th, 2015 Update: MN DFL Leadership wants to get the state budget figured out on time, protests outside a state Rep's home, and Ron Paul says give the money back to the people.

Democrats around the state continue to promote a gas tax hike to pay for their transportation proposals while Republicans are holding the line on the plan to put Minnesota in the nation's Top 5 for gas taxes.

Transportation plans and possible gas tax increase are issues that will be hotly debated as legislators return from their Spring Break.

Discussing what happened while the legislature was away on break.

Republican negotiations are beginning with a 3.4% increase from the current budget of $39.3 Billion which is a supposed starting point for negotiations with DFL.