Government
Legislative session may signal new era for Minnesota
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It may be too soon to say, but so far the Minnesota Legislature\’s 2008 session is on track to show progress for working families – and signal a new era in Minnesota government.
Government
MAPE members take their message to the Capitol
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More than 120 Team MAPE members participated in the annual MAPE Day on the Hill event Wednesday at the state Capitol in St. Paul.
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SEIU members at the Capitol
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Hundreds of members of the Service Employees International Union from across Minnesota met with lawmakers Tuesday as part of the union\’s annual Lobby Day.
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Governor balances budget ‘on the backs of struggling families,’ coalition says
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Governor Tim Pawlenty\’s proposed state budget will push more families into poverty and fails to address Minnesota\’s long-term economic challenges, a new coalition said Tuesday.
Government
Minnesota House approves state bonding bill
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Following action by the Senate earlier this week, the Minnesota House approved $1 billion in state bonding Thursday and lawmakers prepared to iron out differences between the bills.
Government
State Senate passes bonding bill
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Acting on one of organized labor\’s top priorities for the 2008 session, the Minnesota Senate passed a $1.1 billion bonding bill Tuesday.
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Act Tuesday to oppose foreclosures, support educational opportunities
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Citizens will speak out at the state Capitol Tuesday to oppose the wave of home foreclosures and support more educational opportunities for young people.
Government
Respond to shortfall with investment and tax fairness, unions urge
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The nearly $1 billion shortfall in the Minnesota state budget can be overcome through tax fairness and thoughtful reinvestment, union leaders said.
Government
Union leaders call on governor to take leadership in addressing state’s problems
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Governor Tim Pawlenty\’s State of the State address, held this year in St. Cloud, was notable for its lack of energy and new ideas, union leaders said.
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For union member’s wife, winning election wasn’t enough
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Union families and public officials statewide are keeping a close watch on the Mounds View School District after its legal counsel engaged a newly seated school board member in a conflict-of-interest dispute regarding her husband\’s employment as a custodian in the school system.