That racino(s) + electronic pulltabs combo is still alive for a stadium funding package. But don’t count on it for much longer. Tim Nelson’s MPR story says: “Even if supporters remove the [racino] provision, the primary financing mechanism — electronic... »
Despite efforts to avoid her Tax Committee, GOP Sen. Julianne Ortmann wants the Vikings funding bill to pass through her turf. Don Davis of the Forum papers writes: “Ortman, R-Chanhassen, said the bill should stop in her Tax Committee before heading to... »
Not exactly a shocker … Tim Nelson of MPR writes: “The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce is adding its voice to the efforts to win support for a new Vikings stadium in Minneapolis, pushing harder for a resolution of the debate at the Capitol. Business can ... »
Well, if no one else, the House has reached an agreement with charitable gambling operations for a tax relief package that puts charities on the bus for electronic pull-tabs. Doug Belden’s PiPress story says: “It wasn't clear Sunday whether Gov. Mark D... »
State Senate GOP caucus spokesman Steve Sviggum apologized for printing partisan materials at public expense. He was referring to materials distributed at GOP precinct caucuses, thanking attendees for attending GOP caucuses. "In my mind that was a cons... »
So what does contraception at a Catholic hospital or college have to do with a $109 billion highway bill? Nothing, it would seem. But US senators can propose amendments on any subject. And the Obama administration's proposed rule requiring church-affil... »
MORNING EDITION Legislative bonhomie lasts ... about all of 90 minutes By Brian Lambert | Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012 The (kind of not) eagerly awaited return of the Minnesota Llegislature produced maybe 90 minutes of harmony, say Dennis Lien and Megan Bo... »
That racino(s) + electronic pulltabs combo is still alive for a stadium funding package. But don’t count on it for much longer. Tim Nelson’s MPR story says: “Even if supporters remove the [racino] provision, the primary financing mechanism — electronic... »
