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State's poor being shifted to different medical plan
With a state health plan for the indigent about to be eliminated, most recipients will go on MinnesotaCare.
Next up for Pawlenty: Florida
For Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, it's goodbye farm fields, hello palm trees.
Campaign finance board rules against Rybak
The Minneapolis mayor spent money on a run for governor before filing needed paperwork, but will not be fined if he reimburses his mayoral campaign.
Pawlenty postpones Mexico trade trip
Adios, Mexico.
Pawlenty proposal: Handcuff spending budget controls
The governor wants to amend the Constitution to take guesswork out of budgeting, but he met skepticism from DFLers.
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Governor: Tim Pawlenty
One of only a few prominent Republicans to win a competitive re-election contest in the Democratic sweep of 2006, Tim Pawlenty is widely seen as politically shrewd and naturally likable.
- Lt. Governor: Carol Molnau
- Secretary of State: Mark Ritchie
- Attorney General: Lori Swanson
- State Auditor: Rebecca Otto
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