Capitol notebook: School cuts worry big 3 cities
Minnesota legislative Republicans target Duluth, St. Paul and Minneapolis in their education funding bill, mayors and school officials from those three cities allege. Continue reading →
View ArticleJobs notebook: Government reform could help with private jobs
Government can improve how it works, nearly 800 people heard at Gov. Mark Dayton’s job summit Tuesday, which can help businesses create jobs. Continue reading →
View ArticleFlood notes: State helps now and seeks money for later
State officials’ reaction to northeastern Minnesota floods is two-fold: provide immediate assistance and prepare groundwork for receiving federal funds. Continue reading →
View ArticleLegislature easily passes disaster relief
The Minnesota Legislature overwhelmingly today approved $180 million for communities damaged by summer floods and wind storms. Continue reading →
View ArticleDayton proposes more money, then wants city aid to change
Cities would receive more state money next year if legislators approve Gov. Mark Dayton’s budget, but after that some could get smaller checks from the Capitol. Continue reading →
View ArticleCommunities tell lawmakers why they need bonding money
Minnesota communities have plenty of suggestions for how to spend state dollars borrowed for public works projects. In fact, they have too many. Continue reading →
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Book Review: Mayor’s Book Is For Politicians Looking For Change
Duluth Mayor Don Ness’ new book “Hillsider” is, in places, a memoir. Elsewhere, it is appears to be a college yearbook, full of pictures that often are not very mayoral. Then there are pages that...
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