February 8, 2010

Minnesota groups among top political donors
House DFL Caucus, Minnesota Republican Party rank among top 1,000 in donations at state level

Pension planners mull cut in benefit increases
State lawmakers in 2010 will likely be asked to cut benefit increases for retirees.

Proposed budgeting process would rank programs on ability to hit benchmarks
Two DFL lawmakers are working on what they hope becomes bipartisan legislation that would build strategic planning, deeper accountability and citizen involvement into the state’s budgeting process.

OTHER NEWS

Copper mining showdown looms

Young: Thanks for what?

Local governments brace for more cuts

Hausman wades into Central Corridor legal dispute

Absent campaign subsidy, races may be more costly

New Stage for a new generation: Park Square Theatre’s ambitious plans to expand

Smith: These conservatives are saying what?

A pedestrian-friendly Central Corridor

Calling all (new) homesteaders

Vermillion-similitude

Minnesota, Wisconsin revisit tax-reciprocity issue

State starts delivering on stimulus transparency promises

DEED, Minnesota Chamber will team up on business info service

Recession survivors tell their stories

Krinkie: Starring in ‘The Great Train Robbery’ … the Northstar line


Hausman wades into Central Corridor legal dispute

St. Paul rep tries to resolve fight between Met Council, University of Minnesota


 

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