STATE GOVERNMENT
Different strokes for different social media accounts
State agencies use Twitter, Facebook and other social media to varying degrees. A recent check showed agency Twitter followers range from 79 for the Corrections Department to 5,450 for the Department...
Posted on 7/14/12 at 10:11 AM
Finding Fargo's way to the good life
Thanks to Dr. Roy (Indiana Jones) Hammerling for a fantastic kick-off for the speakers forum as we work together to find Fargo's way to the good life. Thanks also to a strong group of citizen designer...
Posted on 4/29/11 at 8:19 AM
Heidepriem: It's a dead heat
After seeing so many polls showing Scott Heidepriem so far behind in the governor's race, I'm naturally skeptical of this. But here it is, from a Heidepriem news release issued last night: Heidepriem ...
Posted on 10/29/10 at 9:37 AM
Minnesota Legislature rundown includes anti-bullying policy 
ST. PAUL – Minnesota lawmakers ended their work for the year Monday. Some bills were signed into law, others await action by Gov. Tim Pawlenty, and those that did not make the cut this year could be considered in the 2010 legislative session.
May 20, 2009
MINNESOTA LEGISLATURE: Lawmakers hold out hope for compromise on budget 
ST. PAUL - Top Minnesota legislators say they're still searching for a negotiated budget solution with Gov. Tim Pawlenty.
By Associated Press , May 15, 2009
ND insurance commissioner approves Blue Cross Blue Shield rate increase 
BISMARCK - North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Adam Hamm says he has approved a rate increase for Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota.
By Associated Press , May 15, 2009
Report: Minnesota's state government has grown despite Gov. Pawlenty's hiring freeze 
ST. PAUL — About a year after Gov. Tim Pawlenty imposed a hiring freeze on state government to help combat budget problems, the state government work force has actually grown.
By Associated Press , May 14, 2009
MINNESOTA LEGISLATURE: Entering final week, legislative leaders and Gov. Pawlenty still billions away from agreement 
ST. PAUL - State payments to Minnesota schools, hospitals, nursing homes, veterans programs and colleges are in limbo as the Legislature enters its final week of session.
By Associated Press , May 11, 2009
MINNESOTA LEGISLATURE: Gov. Pawlenty vows veto of Democrats' proposed tax increases 
UPDATED 11 a.m. ST.PAUL – Democrats were poised to pass a $1 billion tax increase today, an alternative to larger hikes the House and Senate already approved. And Gov. Tim Pawlenty was poised to veto the measure, forcing money talk to begin anew 10 days before the Legislature's constitutional deadline to adjourn.
By Don Davis and Scott Wente , May 08, 2009
Pawlenty signs "Brandon's Law" 
ST. PAUL – Annette and Brian Swanson’s son has been missing for almost a year, but on Thursday they paused from their search to watch a ceremony designed to help other Minnesotans. The couple and their daughter, Jamine, unsuccessfully held back tears as Gov. Tim Pawlenty signed a bill forcing law enforcement agencies to quickly act on reports of missing young adults. “This is a bittersweet moment for us,” Annette Swanson said. “We want to make a difference for the people.”
By Don Davis, Forum News Service , May 08, 2009
Child care background check bill being reconsidered tonight 
BISMARCK – A bill requiring background checks for new child care employees is expected to be reconsidered tonight after it failed in the House by two votes.
By Amy Dalrymple, Forum News Service , May 01, 2009
ND LEGISLATURE: Lawmakers kill little-used income tax form 
BISMARCK - North Dakota lawmakers have agreed to get rid of a state income tax form that few taxpayers use.
May 01, 2009
ND LEGISLATURE: Transportation bill includes $1.35 billion for roads 
BISMARCK - The Department of Transportation's new $1.35 billion budget bill should provide immediate help for strapped local governments as they struggle to repair flood-damaged roads and culverts, North Dakota House members say.
By Dale Wetzel , April 30, 2009
ND LEGISLATURE: Senate approves $75 million for Fargo's southside flood control
BISMARCK – A bill that provides $75 million for Fargo flood control unanimously passed the North Dakota Senate this morning.By Amy Dalrymple, Forum News Service , April 30, 2009
POLL: Pawlenty approval rating hits a low 
MINNEAPOLIS - Gov. Tim Pawlenty's approval rating has hit a new low in the latest Star Tribune Minnesota Poll.
By Associated Press , April 30, 2009
ND LEGISLATURE: Senate endorses property, income tax cuts 
BISMARCK (AP) - A package of income and property tax cuts has squeaked through the North Dakota Senate, a day after a similar measure was defeated.
April 29, 2009
Minnesota bill gives more to aid veterans, cuts agriculture spending 
Veterans programs would get 3% more money; Ag Department would see 8.3% cutST. PAUL – The Minnesota House would give veterans’ programs more money but delay or eliminate some agriculture spending.
By Don Davis, Forum News Service , April 23, 2009
Minnesota hospitals dread budget cuts 
ST. PAUL – Sue Klabo said Minnesota hospitals like the one she leads face “grave” consequences if state policymakers make deep health care budget cuts.
April 23, 2009
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