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April 6, 2018
Representative Kelly Fenton, R-Woodbury ] GLEN STUBBE • glen.stubbe@startribune.com Thursday, March 1, 2018 The House Government Finance Commit

'Not ready for primetime.' Heed Colorado Republican's concerns on Medicaid work requirements

State senator whose vote derailed this 'reform' in her state says too many unknowns at this time.
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April 5, 2018
Former Gov. Tim Pawlenty spoke at the Edina Country Club on the Future of Work at a joint meeting of the Chambers of Commerce for Bloomington, Eden Pr

Pawlenty puts governor's race in spotlight

Voters should look at past performance as well as promises.
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April 4, 2018
A steady stream of voters filed into the Folwell Community Center Tuesday, most seemed to be adjusting to the ranked choice voting with 35 mayoral can

Minnesota Legislature shouldn't end ranked-choice voting

Pre-emption bill would snuff out a promising democratic tool.
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April 4, 2018
The Minnesota State Capitol. ] GLEN STUBBE • glen.stubbe@startribune.com Tuesday, February 13, 2018 The 2018 legislative session will both shap

Minnesota House should act on clean pension bill

Keep partisan poison pills away from a needed funding boost.
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April 3, 2018
Canada, Mexico and US Flags over blue sky, conceptual image for Nafta agreement (3D rendered image)

Presidential threats are no help on NAFTA

Progress is being made that could benefit all three nations. That work must continue.
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April 2, 2018
Red Square in the morning.

On Russia, more pressure needed, and better communication

Allies must amplify pressure, but keep channels open.
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March 30, 2018
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Minnesota Legislature should reject so-called 'academic balance' bill

There are safeguards in place to protect students from indoctrination.
Editorial
March 30, 2018
FILE - In this Aug. 15, 2012, file photo, a line of people living in the U.S. without legal permission wait outside the Coalition for Humane Immigrant

Don't politicize the crucial census count

Process is too important to be treated as just another political tool.
Editorial
March 29, 2018
FILE-- Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin during a House Appropriations Committee hearing about the budget for the government agency, on Capitol

This is not the time to rubber-stamp VA pick

It's a critical juncture for the huge agency, and Trump picked his doctor.
Editorial
March 28, 2018
Hundreds of Twin Cities Liberians, including Evely Jarbatt (Center), gathered on the steps of the state Capitol for a rally in support of extending a

Liberians get a one-year reprieve but deserve more

The extra year still ends in deportations. Congress should change that.
Editorial
March 27, 2018
iStock Stethoscope on US dollars isolated on white background.

Sabotaging the Affordable Care Act will lead to pricier insurance

Federal action, inaction add to individual health market woes.
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March 26, 2018
Russian President Vladimir Putin addresses Russian Paralympics Athletes who competed in the 2018 Pyeonchang Winter Paralympics, in the Kremlin in Mosc

We should welcome Western unity, Trump's decisiveness on Russia

Cohesive diplomacy by the U.S. and allies is a template for administration.
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March 23, 2018
The Minnesota State Capitol. ] GLEN STUBBE • glen.stubbe@startribune.com Tuesday, February 13, 2018 The 2018 legislative session will both shap

Let courts decide on rules on cameras in Minnesota courtrooms

Legislature should allow judicial rulemaking process to proceed.
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March 23, 2018
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey listened as Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo spoke to the media Thursday at North Market. ] AARON LAVINSKY &#xe

MPD must build on public safety progress in downtown Minneapolis

Violent crime numbers fell in early 2018, but summer will be the real test.
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March 23, 2018
U.S. Rep. Erik Paulsen participated in a celebration for the upcoming completion of Highway 610 in Maple Grove. ] GLEN STUBBE * gstubbe@startribune.co

Liberian refugees have earned the right to stay in U.S.

Minnesota has a special stake in the future of these contributors.
Editorial
March 22, 2018
CDC Director Brenda Fitzgerald resigned Wednesday, amid reports she bought tobacco stocks after taking over the agency. (Dreamstime) ORG XMIT: 1222519

Scientist tapped to lead CDC does not inspire confidence

Trump administration could have made a better choice.
Editorial
March 21, 2018
iStockphoto.com Entrance to the campus of the University of Minnesota

Don't eliminate citizen input in selecting U regents

Legislators should improve, not eliminate, a 30-year-old advisory council.
Editorial
March 21, 2018
Incumbent Russian President Vladimir Putin, front, votes at a polling station in Moscow, Russia, on Sunday, March 18, 2018. The Central Election Commi

A Potemkin election in Putin's Russia

He projects strength, but it masquerades his country's weakness.
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March 21, 2018
The Minnesota State Capitol. ] GLEN STUBBE • glen.stubbe@startribune.com Tuesday, February 13, 2018 The 2018 legislative session will both shap

Minnesota House shuts down gun-safety bills

Minnesotans who want legislators to act should make their voices heard.
Editorial
March 16, 2018
Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton waves and smiles at his family in the House Gallery in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, March 14, 2018, during his final Sta

Get ready for a battle over Minnesota taxes

Governor's budget sets up conflict with Legislature over business taxation.
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