Politics & Government
- Governor proposes $109 million for State Capitol renovation
The largest project in Gov. Mark Dayton's $750 million bonding bill package released Monday is $109 million for the renovation of the State Capitol.The Daily Circuit, April 9, 2013 - E-pulltab revenue still lagging far behind state estimates
The latest numbers are in for revenue from electronic pulltabs, which are supposed to pay for the state's share of the new Vikings stadium. It's not looking good.The Daily Circuit, April 8, 2013 - 'Gang of Eight' expected to introduce immigration bill this week
The so-called "Gang of Eight," a bipartisan group of Senate leaders, are expected to unveil a new immigration bill this week. What are the chances it will become law?The Daily Circuit, April 7, 2013 - Political reporters discuss the legislative session's remaining work
Political reporters Patricia Lopez from the Star Tribune, Bill Salisbury from the Pioneer Press and Tom Scheck from MPR News join the Roundtable this week to discuss what's coming up in the remaining weeks of the legislative session.April 5, 2013 - Video: The Friday Roundtable
A panel of political reporters joins Kerri Miller to discuss the work remaining in the current legislative session.April 4, 2013 - Bill would make college more affordable for students illegally in Minnesota
Minnesota state lawmakers are considering extending Minnesota's resident tuition rates at public colleges to students without legal resident status. The bill would also make it easier for them to get financial aid.The Daily Circuit, April 3, 2013 - State legislators have their work cut out for them in second half of the session
State legislators have returned from spring break, and there's a lot of work ahead of them. Topics they have to address include the budget, gun laws and same-sex marriage.The Daily Circuit, April 2, 2013 - Misdiagnosed vets would get VA benefits under bill by Klobuchar, Walz
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and U.S. Rep. Tim Walz have introduced legislation that would make it easier for veterans who have been discharged due to misdiagnosis to receive benefits.The Daily Circuit, April 2, 2013 - House leaders clash over funding for Mayo proposal
The Mayo Clinic's quest for state funding to make itself a "destination medical center" has lawmakers divided -- and not just along party lines. Even as the effort continues, the search is on for a Plan B.The Daily Circuit, April 1, 2013 - Voters may be rethinking their need for parties
Thanks in part to the Web, American voters who want to get involved in politics have options that go beyond the two traditional parties. Are the Democrats and Republicans losing their relevance?The Daily Circuit, March 31, 2013 - Wisconsin Sen. Vinehout proposes legislation to control frac sand mining
Wisconsin Sen. Kathleen Vinehout, D-Alma, recently proposed legislation to control frac sand mining in her state.The Daily Circuit, March 28, 2013 - Dayton: Industry should be part of pulltab projections
Gov. Mark Dayton today sounded a different tone after critical remarks on whether the Gambling Control Board was as open as it should have been about the gambling industry's role in estimating the revenue from electronic pulltabs.March 27, 2013 - Mayor Coleman says he'll announces his political plans next week
St. Paul's mayor joins us to discuss his plans for the end of his second term and whether he will run for reelection.The Daily Circuit, March 25, 2013 - SD Sen. Tim Johnson retirement opens door for GOP
The anticipated retirement announcement from South Dakota Sen. Tim Johnson gives Republicans one of their best chances of picking up a seat in their quest to regain control, as the veteran moderate Democrat steps aside.The Daily Circuit, March 26, 2013 - Gun show background checks expected in new Minn. House bill
House DFLers are crafting a bill to expand background checks to private sales that occur at gun shows, after a key lawmaker on Tuesday abandoned his push for universal background checks for gun buyers.The Daily Circuit, March 22, 2013
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