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Letters
Peter Hutchinson and John James
Tax reform: For Minnesota, the federal act is a hard one to follow
One way or another, the state has to respond to the changes. Here are the options:
Lori Sturdevant
How a Minnesota governor could get a sequel
Tim Pawlenty seems to have an itch for it. But Rudy Perpich provides the model.
Editorial
Current calm in Minnesota Legislature isn't likely to last
Remember, this is an election year, and there's plenty of work to do.
John Phelan
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Put revisions of Minnesota tax code on the Legislature's 'to do' list
In response to new federal changes, action is needed on estate tax exemption and deduction for state and local taxes, or folks will leave.
Rod Hamilton
The murky world of who determines drug access and prices
Too much power is held by a little-known entity: pharmacy benefit managers.
Editorial
Feds tout health care reform, but only for some states
Feds penalize Minnesota for working to lower consumer's costs.
Chris Johnson
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Goodbye to personal weapons of mass destruction
With this week marking another Valentine's Day Massacre, we must act to outlaw semiautomatic or military-style guns.
Letters
Cartoons
Editorial, Yomiuri Shimbun (Japan)
Think twice before talking with North Korea
U.S., South Korea need to press for denuclearization first.
Editorial
Minnesota pursues opioid solutions while Trump administration dithers
Gov. Dayton's plan and UCare-HCMC collaboration offer smart strategies.
John Rash
Rash Report: Protect elections, democracy's DNA
U.S. intelligence chiefs' warnings on Russian interference should spur bipartisan backing for an aggressive congressional response.
Editorial, Bloomberg View
If enough Americans demand gun law changes, they'll win
The gun lobby will not rule the day on U.S. policies forever.
Editorial
Let's start with facts to address gun violence
Minnesota can lead on state level, and Congress should end research ban.
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