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STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER Political notebook: Bills go forward, but without Dayton deal
Republican state budget plans will become clear in the coming week, although no one expects the governor to agree. A week ago, the GOP released a budget outline, and legislative committees now are de...
Posted on 3/20/11 at 8:31 PM
Minnesota legislative notebook: Effort afoot to pare down government 
ST. PAUL – Minnesota state boards, commissions and even entire agencies could begin disappearing if legislators agree to bills making their way through the Legislature.
By Don Davis , February 09, 2011
Minnesota Political Notebook: GOP, Dayton ‘disagree without being disagreeable’
ST. PAUL - Early indications are that Minnesota’s Democratic-Farmer-Laborite governor and Republican legislative leaders are doing as the old saying goes: “Disagree without being disagreeable.”
By Don Davis , January 23, 2011
Minnesota Political Notebook: Business gets some legislative loving
ST. PAUL - Republicans who control the Minnesota Legislature are showing the importance they place on businesses.
By Don Davis , January 09, 2011
ND Political Notebook: Wrigley happy to be at Capitol
An enthusiastic Drew Wrigley said his training for his new job as the state’s lieutenant governor is “going terrific.”
By Teri Finneman , December 06, 2010
Minnesota Political Notebook: GOP chairman changes from emotional to legal
St. Paul – Minnesota’s Republican chairman called reporters to his office a block north of the state Capitol the day after the election to outline what he saw as irregularities in voting that he said could affect the governor’s race.
By Don Davis , December 05, 2010
Minnesota Political Notebook: Minnesota’s chances to host political convention don’t look good
St. Paul – Minnesota’s bid for a second-straight national political convention may have taken a hit in this month’s Republican-dominated elections.
By Don Davis , November 14, 2010
North Dakota Political Notebook: Teens needed for traffic safety contest
BISMARCK – North Dakota teenagers can win cash prizes for creating a 30-second traffic safety video or a billboard design.
By Teri Finneman , November 14, 2010
North Dakota Political Notebook: North Dakota to celebrate 121st birthday
BISMARCK – With so much focus on Election Day, North Dakota’s big day was nearly overlooked this year.
The state celebrates its 121st birthday on Tuesday, a fact pointed out by Secretary of State Al Jaeger.
By Teri Finneman , October 31, 2010
Minnesota Political Notebook: Horner rolls out big-name endorsements
ST. PAUL – Tom Horner’s campaign has rolled out big-name supporters for the Independence Party governor candidate.
By Don Davis , October 10, 2010
North Dakota Political Notebook: Agritourism a growing industry in North Dakota
BISMARCK – The state Tourism Division wants more North Dakotans to get involved in agritourism, an industry it says is in big demand right now.
By Teri Finneman , October 10, 2010
North Dakota Political Notebook: North Dakota bill creates online college portfolio system
BISMARCK – North Dakota college students may soon have a “next generation” way to reach employers.
The legislative Workforce Committee recently approved a bill draft that would create a pilot program for a college e-portfolio system.
By Teri Finneman , October 03, 2010
Minnesota Political Notebook: Candidates’ budget plans lack important details
ST. PAUL – One of political reporters’ great frustrations during a governor campaign, or any campaign, for that matter, is a lack of details about what candidates would do if elected.
By Don Davis , September 19, 2010
North Dakota Political Notebook: Gephardt to speak at Great Plains Energy Expo
BISMARCK – Former presidential candidate Dick Gephardt is a keynote speaker Tuesday at the Great Plains Energy Expo and Showcase here.
By Teri Finneman , September 19, 2010
North Dakota Political Notebook: North Dakotans can apply for assistance online
BISMARCK – North Dakotans can now apply online for assistance programs, such as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (food stamps), child care assistance and Medicaid.
By Teri Finneman , September 12, 2010
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