Rachel Stassen-Berger

Reporter | State politics
Phone: 651-925-5046
Rachel E. Stassen-Berger covers state government and politics at the State Capitol in St. Paul.


Recent content from Rachel Stassen-Berger

$323M surplus forecast for state budget, but ...

The money is already marked for school debt, reserve fund.

Updated: February 29, 2012, - 11:34 PM

Minnesota's new political map tests friendships, careers

A redrawn political map by a judicial panel shifts power among legislators, breaking alliances, raising tensions.

Updated: February 28, 2012, - 05:56 AM

Minnesota teachers must prove they can do the math

Dayton signs bill requiring instructors to pass a basic skills test to get licenses.

Updated: February 22, 2012, - 08:41 PM

Redrawn maps shake up Minnesota's political landscape

Bachmann vows to run in new district; 46 legislative incumbents could face off.

Updated: February 22, 2012, - 05:35 AM

Bachmann to run, regardless of map

She said any boundary changes - which can broadly reshape the political landscape - won't affect her plans.

Updated: February 20, 2012, - 11:27 PM

State of State: Governor calls for teamwork, draws line

Dayton focused on stadium and bonding bills, but GOP heard shots.

Updated: February 16, 2012, - 06:51 AM

Feb. 10, 2011: Dayton envisions a new 'greatness'

Republicans criticized governor's bleak assessment of recent years.

Updated: February 15, 2012, - 05:09 PM

DFL: Tax money paid for GOP fliers

Responding to a complaint, Republicans say they will use campaign dollars to repay the cost, which is also disputed.

Updated: February 14, 2012, - 09:55 PM

House blocks use of state money for child care union dues

Reinforcing their opposition to child care unionization, the Minnesota House on Thursday passed a bill to block state child care funds from paying for union dues.

Updated: February 09, 2012, - 07:44 PM

Paul's partisans dig in after strong showing in Minn. caucuses

He was a distant second, but he could have pull with delegates.

Updated: February 08, 2012, - 09:41 PM

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