Patricia Lopez
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A new session, a familiar divide
Even before Minnesota's legislators reconvene today, leaders are jostling over divergent agendas.
Updated: February 11, 2008, - 11:46 PM
Early battle looms over transportation bill
DFLers will propose a measure that includes tax increases, including one in the gas tax, to provide an infusion of money for the state's roads and bridges.
Updated: February 11, 2008, - 05:40 PM
Looming recession, shortfall questions will shape '08 session
Pocketbook issues are the norm for the Legislature, but transportation and taxes are taking on new urgency this year.
Updated: February 09, 2008, - 09:44 PM
Packed state caucuses go for Obama, Romney
Swept up in the fever of taking part in what amounted to a national primary, Minnesotans virtually stormed their caucus sites. Democrat Barack Obama cruised to a blow-out victory over rival Hillary Clinton, while Republican Mitt Romney scored a decisive triumph over John McCain.
Updated: February 06, 2008, - 08:10 AM
Working to step out of presidential shadows
For Senate campaigns, the caucuses are all about turning out committed supporters who stand up among the crowds.
Updated: February 04, 2008, - 08:35 AM
Pawlenty on the road again for McCain
The Minnesota governor heads to Illinois tomorrow to try to lock up that state's 70 delegates for Sen. John McCain on Super Tuesday.
Updated: February 01, 2008, - 11:07 AM
Minnesota becomes destination for candidates, their surrogates
With just a week to go before Minnesota joins the presidential fray, candidates and their helpers are descending on the state.
Updated: January 28, 2008, - 09:07 PM
Pawlenty joins global- warming radio ad
The governors of Minnesota and Arizona take to the airwaves to urge Congress to curb greenhouse gas emissions.
Updated: January 23, 2008, - 10:16 PM
Light rail project too costly: Pawlenty
With public works funding increasingly tight, Gov. Tim Pawlenty issued a stern warning today that escalating costs and lack of agreement may jeopardize the Central Corridor Light Rail transit line between Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Updated: January 23, 2008, - 03:48 PM
NWA pilots set merger conditions
Also Thursday, Gov. Tim Pawlenty suggested the option of financial inducements to ensure a major airline's presence.
Updated: January 18, 2008, - 12:07 AM
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