Stateline HeadlinesStateline Headlines from Minnesota85899478710http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2013/05/23/environment/legislative-environmental-gainEnvironmental interests see gains in legislative session2013-05-23T08:28:29-04:0085899478709http://blogs.mprnews.org/cities/2013/05/what-minneapolis-and-st-paul-won-at-the-legislature/What Minneapolis and St. Paul won at the Legislature2013-05-23T08:27:34-04:0085899478708http://www.startribune.com/politics/blogs/208595451.htmlSame-sex marriage group raised $2 mill. for legislative fight2013-05-23T08:27:03-04:0085899478707http://www.startribune.com/politics/statelocal/208590371.htmlAll-day kindergarten is a go for fall 20142013-05-23T08:26:34-04:0085899478341http://ap.brainerddispatch.com/pstories/state/mn/20130522/1138741946.shtmlFull budget Minn. to reach on Dayton's desk2013-05-22T08:10:06-04:0085899478339http://ap.brainerddispatch.com/pstories/state/mn/20130522/1138762683.shtmlState pays $400,000 to settle inmate lawsuit2013-05-22T08:09:04-04:0085899478336http://ap.brainerddispatch.com/pstories/state/mn/20130521/1138315510.shtmlMinnesota farmers plant 70 percent of corn crop2013-05-22T08:08:21-04:0085899478334http://www.startribune.com/opinion/commentaries/208404051.htmlMinnesota Legislature's 2013 legacy -- Why?2013-05-22T08:07:10-04:0085899478331http://www.startribune.com/local/208420771.htmlMinnesota minimum wage hike got lost in the politics2013-05-22T08:06:31-04:0085899478329http://www.startribune.com/politics/statelocal/208430661.htmlDFL and GOP dissect one-party Minnesota legislative session2013-05-22T08:05:52-04:0085899478327http://www.startribune.com/politics/statelocal/208377891.htmlMinnesota Capitol scorecard — what did lawmakers do and leave undone in the 2013 session?2013-05-22T08:05:20-04:0085899478325http://www.startribune.com/business/208425631.htmlMall of America nets up to $250 million in tax breaks2013-05-22T08:04:38-04:0085899478319http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2013/05/21/business/agency-approves-magnetation-plantAgency approves 4th Magnetation plant2013-05-22T08:02:22-04:0085899477539http://www.wvgazette.com/News/politics/201305170113Speaker goes in new direction2013-05-20T07:56:36-04:0085899477347http://ap.brainerddispatch.com/pstories/state/mn/20130519/1137483626.shtmlMinn. tax bill includes cap on property tax hikes2013-05-20T06:43:13-04:0085899477343http://ap.brainerddispatch.com/pstories/state/mn/20130519/1137483594.shtmlDowned Minn. projects bill may be back but slimmer2013-05-20T06:41:48-04:0085899477342http://ap.brainerddispatch.com/pstories/state/mn/20130520/1137692398.shtmlDems to take late stab at Minn. minimum wage bill2013-05-20T06:41:18-04:0085899477341http://ap.brainerddispatch.com/pstories/state/mn/20130520/1137774911.shtmlMinn. bill scooping up $2.1B in new taxes advances2013-05-20T06:40:55-04:0085899477340http://ap.brainerddispatch.com/pstories/state/mn/20130520/1137778774.shtmlMinn. lawmakers refuel dismal Vikings stadium fund2013-05-20T06:40:17-04:0085899477338http://ap.brainerddispatch.com/pstories/state/mn/20130520/1137781054.shtmlMinn. Capitol renovation could get last-day rescue2013-05-20T06:39:46-04:0085899477335http://ap.brainerddispatch.com/pstories/state/mn/20130520/1137781922.shtmlMeasure on Minn. lawmaker pay now on 2016 ballot2013-05-20T06:38:41-04:0085899477333http://ap.brainerddispatch.com/pstories/state/mn/20130520/1137792703.shtmlLast day arrives for Minn. lawmakers2013-05-20T06:38:12-04:0085899477331http://www.startribune.com/politics/statelocal/208024661.htmlFoes of Minnesota's same-sex marriage law don't see way to block it2013-05-20T06:37:46-04:0085899477326http://www.startribune.com/politics/statelocal/208014201.htmlMinnesota Senate passes $11.3 billion HHS budget2013-05-20T06:36:22-04:0085899477323http://www.startribune.com/politics/blogs/208073121.htmlAll-day kindergarten approved in education bill2013-05-20T06:35:38-04:0085899477321http://www.startribune.com/politics/blogs/208090081.htmlHouse passes $2 billion in new taxes, stadium funding, Mayo project2013-05-20T06:34:43-04:0085899477319http://www.startribune.com/politics/208088471.htmlAll-nighters are popular but exhausting at Minnesota State Capitol2013-05-20T06:33:08-04:0085899477318http://www.startribune.com/opinion/editorials/207948681.htmlMinnesota program cuts costs for poor — compassionately2013-05-20T06:32:15-04:0085899477316http://www.startribune.com/politics/statelocal/208088551.htmlUnion debate grips Minnesota Capitol, but budget measures squeaking by2013-05-20T06:31:42-04:0085899477314http://www.startribune.com/politics/statelocal/208064241.htmlGov. Dayton asks Senate to reject confirmation of tax court judge2013-05-20T06:31:06-04:0085899477309http://www.startribune.com/business/208086951.htmlMinnesota's struggling ethanol makers hope to snap back this year2013-05-20T06:29:25-04:0085899477307http://www.startribune.com/politics/blogs/208103141.htmlLegislature strikes deals. Capitol fix, unionization, budget all in mix2013-05-20T06:28:52-04:0085899477305http://blogs.mprnews.org/stadium-watch/2013/05/17/birders-worry-about-glassy-new-vikings-stadium-design/Birders worry about glassy new Vikings stadium design2013-05-20T06:28:17-04:0085899477300http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2013/05/19/politics/minn-lawmakers-cope-with-long-hours-in-sessionHow lawmakers cope with long hours in session2013-05-20T06:26:42-04:0085899477299http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2013/05/18/business/minnesotans-accused-of-stealing-porn-may-be-victims-of-copyright-trollsMinnesotans accused of stealing online porn may be targets of 'copyright trolls'2013-05-20T06:26:02-04:0085899476654http://ap.brainerddispatch.com/pstories/state/mn/20130515/1136049280.shtmlMinn. taxes on way up, but which and on whom?2013-05-16T06:49:45-04:0085899476653http://ap.brainerddispatch.com/pstories/state/mn/20130515/1136142798.shtmlMinn. lawmakers end push to open voting early2013-05-16T06:49:12-04:0085899476651http://ap.brainerddispatch.com/pstories/state/mn/20130515/1136160845.shtmlMinn. Senate passes stripped-down gun bill2013-05-16T06:48:28-04:0085899476649http://ap.brainerddispatch.com/pstories/state/mn/20130515/1136160821.shtmlMinn. House OKs unemployment insurance rate cut2013-05-16T06:48:02-04:0085899476647http://ap.brainerddispatch.com/pstories/state/mn/20130515/1136047825.shtmlQuirk in health law may affect some in Minnesota2013-05-16T06:47:04-04:0085899476640http://www.startribune.com/politics/statelocal/207541511.htmlWith days left for a deal, tax committee bargaining comes into view2013-05-16T06:45:02-04:0085899476638http://www.startribune.com/politics/statelocal/207554031.htmlSame-sex marriage group creates political-action organization2013-05-16T06:44:32-04:0085899476632http://www.startribune.com/politics/statelocal/207590881.htmlLegislature moves to raise campaign limits2013-05-16T06:41:43-04:0085899476630http://www.startribune.com/local/207675151.htmlBackup Vikings stadium funding source to surface2013-05-16T06:41:07-04:0085899476613http://www.startribune.com/opinion/commentaries/207617201.htmlMinnesota pensions -- Why do they get bailed out and not you?2013-05-16T06:34:36-04:0085899476609http://www.startribune.com/politics/statelocal/207648761.htmlIn the Minnesota House, who pushed that voting button?2013-05-16T06:32:24-04:0085899476607http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2013/05/15/environment/study-moose-calvesDNR collaring moose calves to study, protect species2013-05-16T06:28:23-04:0085899476601http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2013/05/15/business/frax-sand-studyOfficials should investigate costs, benefits of frac mining, report says2013-05-16T06:25:49-04:0085899476599http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2013/05/16/politics/business-subsidies-job-creationLegislature -- Subsidies targeted at specific companies to encourage job creation2013-05-16T06:24:50-04:0085899476259http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Justice/2013/0514/When-Minnesota-approves-gay-marriage-does-Supreme-Court-listen-Maybe?nav=87-frontpage-entryNineItemWhen Minnesota approves gay marriage, does Supreme Court listen? Maybe2013-05-15T06:20:38-04:0085899476309http://ap.brainerddispatch.com/pstories/state/mn/20130514/1135559458.shtmlMinn. solar energy mandate closer to becoming law2013-05-15T06:39:13-04:0085899476308http://ap.brainerddispatch.com/pstories/state/mn/20130514/1135669644.shtmlMinn. gov. signs emergency fire assistance order2013-05-15T06:38:39-04:0085899476307http://ap.brainerddispatch.com/pstories/state/mn/20130514/1135609516.shtmlDFL lawmaker -- Deal reached on frack sand mining2013-05-15T06:38:06-04:0085899476303http://ap.brainerddispatch.com/pstories/state/mn/20130514/1135687100.shtmlFor Minnesota gay marriage sponsors, it's personal2013-05-15T06:37:26-04:0085899476301http://ap.brainerddispatch.com/pstories/state/mn/20130515/1135747502.shtmlMinn. taxes on way up, but which and on whom?2013-05-15T06:36:59-04:0085899476296http://www.startribune.com/politics/blogs/207378101.htmlBudget battle 'check in'2013-05-15T06:35:40-04:0085899476292http://www.startribune.com/politics/statelocal/207373701.htmlMinnesota Senate resurrects noncontroversial gun-data bill2013-05-15T06:35:08-04:0085899476289http://www.startribune.com/politics/statelocal/207402751.html'Ban the Box' signed into law2013-05-15T06:34:29-04:0085899476286http://www.startribune.com/politics/blogs/207434441.htmlDayton signs same-sex marriage law, which takes effect Aug. 12013-05-15T06:33:55-04:0085899476285http://www.startribune.com/local/minneapolis/207479331.htmlAnother hole opens in Vikings stadium funding plan2013-05-15T06:33:08-04:0085899476277http://www.startribune.com/blogs/207409731.htmlMinnesota's Capitol case for a bonding bill2013-05-15T06:28:41-04:0085899476275http://www.startribune.com/politics/statelocal/207477391.htmlDebate on child-care unions moves to Minnesota Senate2013-05-15T06:28:09-04:0085899476273http://www.startribune.com/politics/statelocal/207479871.htmlMinnesota ushers in gay marriage2013-05-15T06:27:24-04:0085899476270http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2013/05/15/environment/great-lakes-problemsReport card -- Great Lakes still have big problems2013-05-15T06:24:51-04:0085899476264http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2013/05/15/politics/food-stamps-crop-insurance-farm-billFood stamps, crop insurance big issues in new farm bill2013-05-15T06:22:20-04:0085899475952http://ap.brainerddispatch.com/pstories/state/mn/20130513/1135128321.shtmlStudy finds chemicals, drugs common in Minn. lakes2013-05-14T06:36:50-04:0085899475950http://ap.brainerddispatch.com/pstories/state/mn/20130513/1135143776.shtmlMinn. solar energy mandate closer to becoming law2013-05-14T06:36:16-04:0085899475948http://ap.brainerddispatch.com/pstories/state/mn/20130513/1135149995.shtmlNew Minn. cigarette tax unlikely to exceed Wis.2013-05-14T06:35:36-04:0085899475947http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/14/us/minnesota-senate-clears-way-for-same-sex-marriage.html?ref=usMinnesota Senate clears way for same-sex marriage2013-05-14T06:35:06-04:0085899475944http://www.startribune.com/politics/blogs/207248371.htmlU.S. Rep. Paulsen rules out run for Minnesota governor or U.S. Senate2013-05-14T06:31:10-04:0085899475943http://www.startribune.com/opinion/editorials/207301521.htmlMinnesota affirms marriage equality2013-05-14T06:30:12-04:0085899475937http://www.startribune.com/politics/statelocal/207313571.htmlMinnesota becomes 12th state to legalize gay marriage2013-05-14T06:27:20-04:0085899475930http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2013/05/13/health/small-businesses-mnsureSmall businesses wonder what health overhaul has in store for them2013-05-14T06:24:59-04:0085899475928http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2013/05/13/environment/polymet-studyPolymet releases new environmental study to DNR, EPA and tribes2013-05-14T06:23:43-04:0085899475920http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2013/05/14/news/same-sex-marriage-supporters-opponentsSame-sex marriage supporters jubilant; opponents say issue not settled2013-05-14T06:19:59-04:0085899475905http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/399731/group/News/Despite same-sex marriages in Minnesota, change likely slow in North Dakota2013-05-14T06:11:11-04:0085899475858http://www.pewstates.org/projects/stateline/headlines/with-vote-minnesota-is-12th-state-to-allow-gay-marriage-85899475858With Vote, Minnesota Is 12th State to Allow Gay MarriageMinnesota becomes the 12th state to allow gay marriage and the third state to do so this month.2013-05-13T17:00:00-04:0085899475585http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-0513-capitol-business-beat-20130513,0,6343189.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedlyBill would regulate 'biosimilar' drugs2013-05-13T06:38:04-04:0085899475575http://ap.brainerddispatch.com/pstories/state/mn/20130513/1134850377.shtmlDayton, Minn. DFL leaders reach budget deal2013-05-13T06:35:23-04:0085899475573http://ap.brainerddispatch.com/pstories/state/mn/20130513/1134899906.shtmlMinn. gay marriage bill has last legislative step2013-05-13T06:34:14-04:0085899475571http://ap.brainerddispatch.com/pstories/state/mn/20130513/1134899890.shtmlMinn. lawmakers enter homestretch of 2013 session2013-05-13T06:33:41-04:0085899475569http://www.startribune.com/politics/statelocal/206972351.htmlMinnesota Senate passes 1 percent solar mandate2013-05-13T06:32:40-04:0085899475565http://www.startribune.com/politics/statelocal/206941981.htmlMinn. finance chief -- April tax haul up by $153M2013-05-13T06:31:55-04:0085899475561http://www.startribune.com/opinion/commentaries/206995541.htmlMinnesota tax proposal could cut charitable giving2013-05-13T06:29:52-04:0085899475557http://www.startribune.com/politics/statelocal/207066671.htmlMinnesota gay marriage deal has roots in gun debate2013-05-13T06:28:20-04:0085899475551http://www.startribune.com/local/207071421.htmlVikings stadium funding plan relies on bars' culture, marketing and 'whales'2013-05-13T06:23:55-04:0085899475548http://www.startribune.com/local/207121531.htmlMinnesota budget deal -- Higher taxes on high earners, tobacco2013-05-13T06:23:13-04:0085899475546http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2013/05/13/environment/clean-water-accountability-actClean Water Accountability Act expected to pass Legislature this week2013-05-13T06:22:14-04:0085899475544http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2013/05/10/news/civic-action-by-college-students-young-reportersNew drinking laws prompt civic action by college students2013-05-13T06:21:45-04:0085899475541http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2013/05/13/politics/same-sex-marriage-pin'Proud' Minn. gays and lesbians wonder -- What's after marriage vote?2013-05-13T06:20:40-04:0085899475215http://ap.brainerddispatch.com/pstories/state/mn/20130510/1133961495.shtmlMinn. Senate to take up transportation plan2013-05-10T06:24:47-04:0085899475213http://ap.brainerddispatch.com/pstories/state/mn/20130509/1133744260.shtmlMinn. makes insurance exchange contracts public2013-05-10T06:24:22-04:0085899475212http://ap.brainerddispatch.com/pstories/state/mn/20130509/1133817618.shtmlPanel calls for tuition change for Minn. students2013-05-10T06:23:50-04:0085899475210http://ap.brainerddispatch.com/pstories/state/mn/20130509/1133780548.shtml4 in Minn. House GOP break ranks on gay marriage2013-05-10T06:21:06-04:0085899475206http://www.startribune.com/opinion/editorials/206869321.htmlMinnesota Legislature must protect trout streams2013-05-10T06:18:44-04:0085899475201http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/health/206814071.htmlFlu-season death toll nears 200 in Minnesota2013-05-10T06:16:56-04:0085899475200http://www.startribune.com/politics/statelocal/206870421.htmlIn historic vote, Minnesota House approves gay marriage bill 75-592013-05-10T06:15:02-04:0085899474409http://www.pewstates.org/projects/stateline/headlines/states-unleash-the-hounds-sniffing-out-invasive-mussels-85899474409States Unleash the Hounds! Sniffing Out Invasive MusselsMinnesota officials hope man’s best friend will help the state quash its zebra mussel invasion.2013-05-07T15:30:00-04:0085899466678http://www.pewstates.org/projects/stateline/headlines/after-expanding-coverage-health-care-pioneer-seeks-to-tame-costs-85899466678After Expanding Coverage, Health Care Pioneer Seeks to Tame CostsThe Affordable Care Act will extend health care coverage to almost everybody. Now states are moving on to the next frontier in health care reform: containing costs. Once again, Massachusetts is taking the lead by putting its health care industry on an annual budget and requiring all insurers and medical providers to make detailed price lists available to the public.2013-04-09T02:00:00-04:0085899461405http://www.pewstates.org/projects/stateline/headlines/backers-see-momentum-as-6th-state-allows-same-sex-civil-unions-85899461405Backers See Momentum As 6th State Allows Same-Sex Civil UnionsColorado becomes the latest state to allow same-sex civil unions, as marriage supporters see victories around U.S.2013-03-21T02:00:00-04:00