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Jennifer Brooks
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Recent content from Jennifer Brooks
Minn. Senate approves plan to tap reserves to repay schools
DFLers balked at a bill that would use state budget reserves to repay schools.
Updated: March 27, 2012, - 07:12 AM
Roll out the barrel for omnibus liquor bill
House, Senate preparing to vote on collection of alcohol-related bills.
Updated: March 24, 2012, - 09:11 PM
'Right to Work' supporters vow to keep pushing
Measure eked out of committee, but GOP leaders said they doubt they have enough votes for caucus passage.
Updated: March 20, 2012, - 08:50 PM
Plan to curb welfare seen as reform - or cruelty
GOP leaders say this may be their best chance to rein in such spending.
Updated: March 18, 2012, - 10:19 AM
Vikings stadium bill stalls at first hearing, will get retooling
In its first hearing, the plan to build a $975 million Vikings stadium stumbled. Zellers could decide its fate Friday.
Updated: March 15, 2012, - 09:34 AM
'Right to work' battle pitched in Minnesota
Bill proposes amending state Constitution to ban mandatory union dues.
Updated: March 13, 2012, - 05:48 AM
Dayton offers budget surprise; tax hike falls flat with Republicans
Governor wants restoration of programs hit by budget cuts last year. Idea of raising taxes falls flat with Republicans.
Updated: March 12, 2012, - 10:54 PM
Sen. Gerlach signals his plans to retire
Amid controversy over "right to work" ties, he says he won't seek re-election.
Updated: March 12, 2012, - 09:37 PM
A battle brews over beer laws
The next big battle over Minnesota's liquor laws is fermenting at brew pubs. Craft beers are hugely popular, but brew pubs' market is limited by age-old state rules.
Updated: March 09, 2012, - 10:49 AM
DFL urges contraceptive coverage
National controversy prompts lawmakers to call for insurance coverage with no co-pays, with exceptions for faith-based institutions.
Updated: March 06, 2012, - 09:33 PM
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