Rachel E. Stassen-Berger

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Rachel Stassen-Berger

Reporter | State politics

Phone: 651-925-5046

Email: rachel.stassen-berger@startribune.com

Rachel E. Stassen-Berger covers state government and politics at the State Capitol in St. Paul.

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Dayton signals likely veto of GOP schools payback plan

Without coming right out and saying so, Gov. Mark Dayton appeared to signal Wednesday that he'll veto Republicans' proposal to start repaying schools using the state's reserve funds.

Updated: April 04, 2012, - 10:30 PM

DFL has set its sights on Rep. John Kline's seat

When the new political maps came out, Democrats rejoiced that they had a better chance than ever to knock off Rep. John Kline, R-Minn.

Updated: April 03, 2012, - 09:20 PM

Senate committee deadlocks on sex-scandal ethics complaint

Democrats charge former deputy majority leader brought the Senate into disrepute in his handling the affair former Majority Leader Amy Koch had

Updated: March 24, 2012, - 12:07 AM

Panel agrees: No DWI immunity for Minnesota lawmakers

At the urging of college students, a Senate panel approved a clarification to confirm that lawmakers can be arrested for driving drunk.

Updated: March 22, 2012, - 09:05 PM

Two DFL businessmen look to join race to face Bachmann

Hotelier Jim Graves and tavern/marina owner Brian McGoldrick are political novices pursuing Sixth District bids.

Updated: March 22, 2012, - 08:12 PM

Is it last call for Minn. legislators' free ride on DWIs?

Students' efforts are behind push to revise constitutional protection.

Updated: March 22, 2012, - 09:54 AM

Brodkorb set to sue Senate

The former GOP staffer, ousted after an affair with then-Senate Majority Leader Amy Koch, is claiming gender discrimination in a complaint to the federal EEOC.

Updated: March 21, 2012, - 08:49 PM