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Loud demonstrations join budget debate in Minnesota Capitol
By Don Davis Heather Falk fanned herself Saturday in the hot, muggy Minnesota Capitol building as legislators gradually worked toward finishing the state budget and adjourning for the year. The Cloqu...
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2013 Legislative session wraps up
By Business Manager Broc Lietz At approximately 4:30 a.m., Saturday, May 4, the 2013 legislative session drew to a close. The North Dakota Legislature meets for a maximum of 80 days every other year,...
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Common sense delivered by Dr. Thomas Jacobsen...
Today I want to utilize my blog to both applaud a good citizen and to further spread his thoughtful words. I know my blog readers extend far beyond my local area and beyond North Dakota. I also recogn...
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Statement from Dem-NPL legislators on failure of HB 1319
(BISMARCK, N.D.) - Following the defeat of HB 1319 46 to 46 by North Dakota Republicans on Day 80 of the 63rd Legislative Session, Dem-NPL leaders Senator Mac Schneider, D-Grand Forks, and Representat...
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HBA urges N.D. Senate to reconsider actions on HB 1020 concerning F-M Area Diversion Project funding, asks Fargo citizens to mobilize
April 17, 2013 - Yesterday, the North Dakota Senate approved an amendment to House Bill 1020 (by a 24 23 vote) that requires the federal government to appropriate its $800 million in funding before t...
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Highlights of the gay marriage issue in Minnesota

ST. PAUL – Here are highlights of the gay marriage issue in Minnesota: The law Minnesota law has restricted marriage to between men and women, but a bill the governor signed Tuesday evening allow “civil marriages” between any two people other than close family members.

By Don Davis, Forum News Service , May 14, 2013

6,000 people crowd Minn. Capitol to celebrate signing of gay marriage bill

6,000 people crowd Minn. Capitol to celebrate signing of gay marriage bill ST. PAUL – Minnesota’s gay community never has known such joy. That joy showed Tuesday night as American and rainbow flags flew in front of the state Capitol when Minnesota became the 12th state to embrace same-sex marriage.

By Don Davis, Forum News Service , May 14, 2013

Key Minnesota tax proposals to be finalized this week

ST. PAUL – Ten Minnesota lawmakers must decide exactly how to raise about $2 billion for the state, and they have plenty of work to do before the Legislature adjourns Monday.

By Danielle Killey, Forum News Service , May 14, 2013

New state funding formula, sequestration leave Fargo School District budget unclear

FARGO – The budget picture is unclear for the Fargo School District as district staff wrestle with trying to determine how a new state K-12 funding formula and federal sequestration cuts fit in with facilities planning, teacher contract talks, building maintenance and other needs in the budget for the 2013-14 school year.

By Helmut Schmidt , May 14, 2013

DFL lawmaker: Deal reached on frack sand mining

ST. PAUL — A DFL lawmaker says a compromise has been reached on regulating frack sand mining in Minnesota.

By Associated Press , May 14, 2013

For Minn. gay marriage sponsors, it's personal

ST. PAUL — When Gov. Mark Dayton adds his signature to the bill legalizing gay marriage in Minnesota later Tuesday, its two main sponsors will stand triumphantly beside him admiring the fruits of their long and often demoralizing struggle for gay rights.

By Associated Press , May 14, 2013

Scaled-back gun bill moves ahead in Minn. Senate

ST. PAUL — A significantly scaled-back plan to revise Minnesota's gun laws advanced toward a final Senate vote after receiving the blessing Tuesday of a vocal gun-rights group.

By Associated Press , May 14, 2013

Some Minnesota senators went their own way on marriage vote

ST. PAUL — The capstone vote to legalize gay marriage in Minnesota put some state senators crossways with public opinion back home.

By Associated Press , May 14, 2013

North Dakota adds 144 full-time government jobs

BISMARCK – Gov. Jack Dalrymple said it was pretty obvious going into the 2013 Legislative session that the state needed more employees to tackle issues related to the oil boom, but he was surprised lawmakers approved most of what he requested with little complaint.

By By TJ Jerke, Forum News Service , May 13, 2013

Moorhead same-sex couple: ‘It’s about security and dignity’

Moorhead same-sex couple: ‘It’s about security and dignity’ ST. PAUL – Today is Mara Morken and Alex Fogarty’s nine-year anniversary, and the Moorhead couple has plenty to celebrate.

By Danielle Killey, Forum News Service , May 13, 2013

Minnesota senators ‘vote yes for love’

Minnesota senators ‘vote yes for love’ ST. PAUL – Love and marriage soon will go together for Minnesota gays like they do for straight couples.

By Don Davis, Forum News Service , May 13, 2013

Minn. Senate defeats GOP change to marriage bill

ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Senate has defeated an amendment to the gay marriage bill offered by Republicans that would have beefed up protections for people with religious objections.

By Associated Press , May 13, 2013

Paulsen rules our run for US Senate or MN governor

MINNEAPOLIS — Republican U.S. Rep. Erik Paulsen has ruled out a run for the U.S. Senate or for governor of Minnesota, saying he plans to seek a fourth term in the House instead.

By Associated Press , May 13, 2013

Gay Minnesotans come to see history as Senate prepares to vote (live video)

Gay Minnesotans come to see history as Senate prepares to vote (live video) ST. PAUL - Gay Minnesotans and their supporters streamed into the Minnesota Capitol today expecting to witness history. They sang “America” and “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” and celebrated, anticipating senators to approve gay marriage this afternoon.

By Don Davis, Forum News Service , May 13, 2013

Minn. solar energy mandate closer to becoming law

ST. PAUL – Legislation mandating that Minnesota’s largest utilities use solar energy is closer to becoming law, meaning less coal will be burned and utility bills will probably increase for many state residents.

By Associated Press , May 13, 2013

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