MINNESOTA_NEWS
Comment period open on PFC clean-up in Oakdale
Minnesota State NewsThe Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is seeking public comment on a proposed plan to clean up contamination related to perfluorochemicals (PFCs) at the 3M Oakdale site in Oakdale.
May 22, 2008
Judge grants extension in music download case
Minnesota State NewsThe federal judge who presided over the nation’s first music download trial has granted the request of attorneys for more time to file legal briefs to state their positions in the case.
May 21, 2008
Environmental study next step for proposed Minnesota veterans cemetery
If the state of Minnesota decides to put a veterans cemetery in Jay Cooke State Park, it will have the Legislature’s stamp of approval.May 21, 2008
Minneapolis-Duluth/Superior Passenger Rail Alliance gets half of request from state
The Minneapolis-Duluth/Superior Passenger Rail Alliance received half of the money it had requested of the state Legislature to help pay for a study of the line.May 21, 2008
Property taxes still will rise, just slower
Minnesota State NewsST. PAUL – Minnesota lawmakers and Gov. Tim Pawlenty use terms like “significant” when talking about property tax changes enacted in the recently adjourned legislative session.
By Don Davis, Minn. State Capitol Bureau Chief , May 21, 2008
Lawmaker warns budget crisis rests ahead for the state
Minnesota State NewsWILLMAR — Sen. Joe Gimse, R-Willmar, is applauding much of what the Legislature accomplished, but also warning that this session’s budget finish sets the stage for a very troubled start next time around.
By Tom Cherveny , May 21, 2008
Lawmakers, Pawlenty score goal
Minnesota State NewsST. PAUL – The 2008 Minnesota Legislature played out much like a hockey game.
By Don Davis and Scott Wente, Minn. State Capitol Bureau , May 20, 2008
Legislature wrapping up
Minnesota State NewsST. PAUL – Tax breaks and a park. A balanced budget and health-care reform. More education money and improved nursing home funding.
By Don Davis and Scott Wente, Minn. State Capitol Bureau , May 19, 2008
Health deal made; utility cities to get help
Minnesota State NewsMinnesotans should pay less for health care insurance under a plan senators passed 62-5 and representatives supported 127-7 early Sunday.
By Don Davis and Scott Wente, Minn. State Capitol Bureau , May 19, 2008
Governors' portraits vandalized
Minnesota State NewsST. PAUL – Portraits of three former governors displayed in the Minnesota Capitol were vandalized Wednesday, but the state Historical Society said they can be repaired.
By Scott Wente, Minn. Capitol Bureau , May 15, 2008
Budget talks focus on taxes
Minnesota State NewsST. PAUL – Legislative leaders and Gov. Tim Pawlenty are studying how property tax changes would affect communities across the state, a complicated and time-consuming effort that appears likely to push any legislative session-ending deal into Thursday.
By Scott Wente, Minn. Capitol Bureau , May 15, 2008
Much of Legislature's work already done
Minnesota State NewsST. PAUL – State budget-balancing work dominates the Minnesota Legislature’s final days, but this year much of the big news already is on the books – or failed.
By Marisa Helms and Scott Wente, Minn. State Capitol Bureau , May 15, 2008
DFL prepares its own budget plan
Minnesota State NewsST. PAUL – The Democrat-controlled Legislature could today send Gov. Tim Pawlenty a budget-balancing package he has not agreed to as Minnesota lawmakers enter the final week of the legislative session.
By Scott Wente, Minn. Capitol Bureau , May 12, 2008
Judges: reject Big Stone II request
Minnesota State NewsST. PAUL – A judicial panel recommends the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission reject an electric transmission project in western Minnesota that is linked to the proposed Big Stone II power plant.
By Scott Wente, Minn. Capitol Bureau , May 12, 2008
House wants more work on seat belt bill
Minnesota State NewsST. PAUL – Torrey Westrom lost his eyesight, but survived a traffic accident when he was 16 and not wearing a seat belt.
By Don Davis, Minn. State Capitol Bureau Chief , May 12, 2008
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