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• 35W bridge contractor settles suit for $5 million
  The state will collect the money from the consultant, avoiding a trial that could have shed light on the collapse.
  Mar 19, 2010
• Military office faulted over payback
  The military office was late in requesting repayment for expenses from the federal government.
  Mar 18, 2010
• Pawlenty slices public works projects
  The governor used his power to cut $314 million from the $1 billion plan. Higher education and transit took the biggest hits.
  Mar 15, 2010
• Public works bill approved
  The $1 billion package now goes to Gov. Tim Pawlenty, who has vowed to trim the bill closer to his liking.
  Mar 11, 2010
• Racino bill withdrawn -- for now
  Sen. Dan Sparks, the proposal's author, plans to attach it to a key piece of legislation later in the Senate session.
  Mar 10, 2010
• House panel OKs tougher sex-offender sentences
  The passage of the measure to double recommended sentences for first-degree sex crimes to 25 years was unanimous, despite some concerns about cost and effectiveness.
  Mar 4, 2010
• DFL, Pawlenty jockey over bonding bill
  Signs of a potential compromise were tempered by sharp differences in the scope of the public works proposals.
  Mar 3, 2010
• House skeptical about tougher DWI penalties
  Pawlenty's proposal for breath-activated ignition systems stalls.
  Mar 2, 2010
• A capitol day for Canada
  Addressing legislators, Canadian envoy was diplomatic about the gold medal victory in hockey.
  Mar 1, 2010
• Pawlenty: Keep sex offenders in prison
  The governor proposed doubling sentences as legislators debated expanding a treatment facility.
  Feb 10, 2010

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