MINNESOTA POLITICAL NOTEBOOK
Minnesota Political Notebook: Political positions change based on power 
ST. PAUL - The gay marriage debate illustrates how being in or out of power affects how politicians look at the world.
By Don Davis, Forum News Service , May 11, 2013
Minnesota Political Notebook: Republican governor ballot could be crowded
ST. PAUL - Minnesota’s 2014 governor race is underway. Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton long has said he plans to seek a second term, and at least a half-dozen Republicans want the chance to knock him off.
By Don Davis, Forum News Service , April 27, 2013
Minnesota Political Notebook: Tax debate divides Dems this session in Minnesota
ST. PAUL - Everyone knew taxes would be a prime discussion point this Minnesota legislative session, but it now appears to be less between Democrats and Republicans than among Democrats who control the House, Senate and governor’s office.
By Don Davis, Forum News Service , April 13, 2013
Minnesota Political Notebook: Baby boomers make writing Minnesota budget difficult
ST. PAUL - Baby boomers will make writing the state budget harder, reduce the Minnesota labor force and cause state health care spending to soar, State Demographer Susan Brower said.
By Don Davis, Forum News Service , April 06, 2013
Minnesota Political Notebook: $30M appears headed to help businesses grow
ST. PAUL - Legislative leaders say the governor has a good chance of getting $30 million he wants included in the next two-year budget to help businesses move to Minnesota or expand.
By Don Davis, Forum News Service , March 02, 2013
Minnesota Political Notebook: Wisconsin invitations don’t bother Minnesotans
ST. PAUL - Minnesota officials do not appear worried that businesses are about to flee to Wisconsin.
By Don Davis, Forum News Service , February 09, 2013
Minnesota Political Notebook: Debates continue over Dayton budget impact
ST. PAUL - Gov. Mark Dayton’s budget proposal continues to play out in interesting ways, usually with Republicans strongly opposed and Democrats more mildly in support.
By Don Davis, Forum News Service , February 02, 2013
Minnesota Political Notebook: Let the Minnesota budget debate begin, but gently
ST. PAUL - No one expected Minnesota Democratic legislators to fully agree with Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton’s budget proposal, and they were right.
By Don Davis, Forum News Service , January 26, 2013
Minnesota Political Notebook: Hamilton takes on task defending rural Minn.
ST. PAUL - Rod Hamilton is becoming an outspoken cheerleader for rural Minnesota.
By Don Davis, Forum News Service , December 21, 2012
Minnesota Political Notebook: Dayton, legislative leaders disagree about the facts
ST. PAUL - The only time Gov. Mark Dayton and the four legislative leaders sat down together before the 2013 legislative session produced few specifics but gave a good indication about the mood to expect when the session begins Jan. 8.
By Don Davis, Forum News Service , December 16, 2012
Minnesota Political Notebook: Campaign turns to seeking fiscal cliff votes
ST. PAUL - The White House acts as if the campaign continues.
By Don Davis, Forum News Service , December 01, 2012
Minnesota Political Notebook: Vikings say seat licenses were part of the deal
ST. PAUL - The Minnesota Vikings say Gov. Mark Dayton and others are jumping the gun in criticizing the idea of selling pricey seats to some season-ticket holders.
By Don Davis, Forum News Service , November 17, 2012
Minnesota Political Notebook: Calmer seas will not sweep one party this year
ST. PAUL - No wave appears in Minnesota’s political forecast. A wave, in political terms, is when events influence voters so much that one party does well nationwide.
By Don Davis, Forum News Service , October 20, 2012
Minnesota Political Notebook: Obama, Romney engage in brief ag exchange
ST. PAUL - The two major presidential candidates broke their silence on rural issues, if only briefly.
By Don Davis, Forum News Service , October 13, 2012
Minnesota Political Notebook: Some politicians wonder if ballot ruling opens new door
ST. PAUL - Some Minnesota politicians wonder if a state Supreme Court ballot ruling opens the door for more last-minute changes.
By Don Davis, Forum News Service , September 29, 2012
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