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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...
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Political Notebook: Leaders seek nearly $1 billion in bonding 
ST. PAUL - Minnesota’s legislative leaders have agreed to a public works funding bill nearing $1 billion.
By Don Davis, Forum News Service , January 11, 2010
Political notebook: Pawlenty continues travel, this time in New Hampshire
ST. PAUL – New Hampshire’s newspapers were kind to Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty on his inaugural visit as a potential presidential candidate.
The Concord Monitor’s headline read, “Pawlenty: U.S. is not a beggar; Minnesota governor rallies state Republicans.”
By Don Davis, Forum News Service , December 21, 2009
Political notebook: Peterson brings home most money to his district
ST. PAUL - A respected nonpartisan blog reports Collin Peterson gets more pork than Jim Oberstar when it comes to the battle of Minnesota’s two powerful U.S. House chairmen.
By Don Davis, Forum News Service , December 14, 2009
Political notebook: Minnesota lawmakers point fingers over budget deficit
ST. PAUL – Minnesota’s budget deficit announcement Wednesday resulted in lots of finger-pointing, most notably from Democrats blaming Republican Gov. Tim Pawlenty for what could be a nearly $7 billion shortfall over the next three and a half years.
By Don Davis, Forum News Service , December 07, 2009
Political Notebook: Minnesota cities gear up for funding fight
ST. PAUL – A perennial Minnesota legislative debate about local government aid is expected in the 2010 session, or maybe earlier.
By Don Davis, Forum News Service , November 30, 2009
Political notebook: Minnesota state park talks may resume
ST. PAUL – Talks to buy land for a Lake Vermilion state park are on hold, the state natural resources commissioner told a legislative committee, but hope remains that a deal could be completed.
By Don Davis, Forum News Service , November 23, 2009
Political notebook: Pawlenty makes his rounds on national stage
ST. PAUL – Minnesotans may think their home-state media report on Tim Pawlenty’s potential presidential run only because he is their governor, but the Republican is getting plenty of attention nationwide.
By Don Davis, Forum News Service , November 16, 2009
Political notebook: Earlier primary election likely in Minnesota
ST. PAUL – It appears Minnesotans will go to the polls for the 2010 primary election in August, a month earlier than usual.
By Don Davis, State Capitol Bureau , November 09, 2009
Political notebook: Franken asks supporters to donate to Dorgan
ST. PAUL – U.S. Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., is asking his supporters to help finance a North Dakota colleague’s campaign.
By Don Davis, Forum News Service , November 02, 2009
Political notebook: Bachmann rules out 2012 bid for presidency
ST. PAUL – A darling of conservative media will not run for president in 2012.
By Don Davis, Forum News Service , October 26, 2009
Political notebook: Governor hopefuls could affect session
ST. PAUL – The Minnesota 2010 governor’s race is unique.
By Don Davis, Forum News Service , October 19, 2009
Political Notebook: Military bill splits Minnesota congressmen
ST. PAUL – Two of Minnesota’s most military-oriented politicians went different ways when the U.S. House approved the defense authorization bill.
By Don Davis, Forum News Service , October 12, 2009
Political notebook: Franken shying away from media in Washington
ST. PAUL – National news reporters are at least a little frustrated with new Minnesota Sen. Al Franken.
By Don Davis, Forum News Service , October 05, 2009
Political notebook: Official says board violated meetings law
ST. PAUL – A Minnesota Administration Department opinion tightens the state open meetings law.
By Don Davis, Forum News Service , September 28, 2009
Political notebook: Pawlenty undecided on 2012 presidential run
ST. PAUL – Gov. Tim Pawlenty is traveling the country talking about how the Republican Party should improve, fueling speculation that he is preparing for a 2012 presidential run.
By Don Davis, Forum News Service , September 21, 2009
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