Dayton Aims For Efficiency, Savings From State
Gov. Mark Dayton's administration rolled out plans Thursday to change the way state government operates, with goals of improving efficiency and saving taxpayer dollars.
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Gov. Mark Dayton's administration rolled out plans Thursday to change the way state government operates, with goals of improving efficiency and saving taxpayer dollars.
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Joe Arwood reports raising just over $10,500 in the most recent fundraising quarter for his bid to unseat incumbent Democrat Amy Klobuchar in 2012.
Americans have yet to find a Republican they'd clearly prefer over President Barack Obama, although half say the president does not deserve re-election.
Non-stop talks continued at the State Capitol Wednesday as Governor Mark Dayton, Vikings Owner Zygi Wilf and other officials met to come up with a plan on how to pay for a new stadium before a special session is called.
Gov. Mark Dayton is continuing to meet with supporters of a new Vikings stadium Wednesday, including one group who says they have a plan to pay for it.
Gov. Mark Dayton says within the next two weeks he will unveil a detailed proposal for a publicly subsidized Minnesota Vikings stadium in suburban Ramsey County, including a plan for how to raise a $300 million state share.
Gov. Mark Dayton continues to hold private meetings on the Minnesota Vikings' push for a public subsidy to build a new football stadium, but a leading Republican lawmaker says he doesn't support the Democratic governor's call for a special session on the issue before the end of the year.
Republican presidential contenders attacked upstart Herman Cain's economic plan as a tax increase waiting to happen Tuesday night, moving swiftly in a fiery campaign debate to blunt the former businessman's unlikely rise in the race for the party's nomination.
Herman Cain's 9-9-9 tax plan ignited plenty of sparks in the Republican presidential debate Tuesday night, as did testy exchanges between Mitt Romney and Rick Perry. In those instances and more, the facts took a bit of a beating.
Key moments in Tuesday night's GOP presidential debate:
Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann says when it comes to the tax code, "everyone should pay something."
It's been about two weeks since the "Occupy Minnesota" protests started, and the costs are starting to add up for the Minneapolis Police Department to help keep them safe and peaceful.
Herman Cain has risen fast. Now the question is: Will he fall?
Ann Romney is a smiling presence at her husband's side. Gloria Cain doesn't campaign at all. And Anita Perry raised eyebrows with her claim that her husband had been "brutalized" for his faith.
Three Americans who were imprisoned in Iran and accused of espionage are lending their support to activists with the Occupy Wall Street movement.
