March 2005 - Story Archive

Estimated 5,000 participate in Capitol rally seeking more school funding Posted 3/1/05

Export seminar provides basics of international market research Posted 3/1/05

Department of Employment and Economic Development takes on role of Minnesota Project Innovation Posted 3/1/05

January's state unemployment rate down Posted 3/1/05

First-term lawmaker, Denise Dittrich, wants Constitution to spell out Legisalture's duty in providing education Posted 3/1/05

Elvis was in the Capitol building Posted 3/1/05

13 is a good number for freshman legislator, Rep. Denise Dittrich Posted 3/1/05

More restrictions likely on sale of over the counter cold medicines Posted 3/2/05

Minnesota State Capitol Centennial being observed in 2005 Posted 3/2/05

Sen. Skoglund introduces legislation directing BCA to cross-check Minnesotans purchasing hunting licenses Posted 3/2/05

2 North Metro lawmakers propose legislation to counter political indoctrination of college students Posted 3/3/05

House Republicans unveil health care agenda Posted 3/3/05

Meth bill passes Senate without a dissenting vote Posted 3/3/05

Rep. Peppin's bill designed to educate public about shaken baby syndrome Posted 3/4/05

State Capitol celebration continues with Family Fun Day on Saturday, April 2 Posted 3/4/05

Governor, northern tribes announce metro casino agreement Posted 3/4/05

Capitol Views by T.W. Budig: Capitol Views: Some say Gov. Pawlenty's agreement with Northern Minnesota tribal bands is a distraction Posted 3/7/05

Congressman Mark Kennedy's bid for U.S. Senate endorsed by Gov. Pawlenty Posted 3/7/05

Assistant Anoka County attorney Sean Gibbs appointed Tenth District judge by Gov. Pawlenty Posted 3/8/05

Sen. Jungbauer introduces bill that would allow political candidates to toss candy to crowds at parades Posted 3/8/05

Sen. Bachmann prepares to reintroduce proposed constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage Posted 3/9/05

Gov. Pawlenty launches statewide competition for Breakthrough Ideas Posted 3/9/05

Canterbury Park officials, legislative backers present racino proposal Posted 3/9/05

Sen. Jungbauer proposes increasing per pupil funding for alternative students Posted 3/10/05

Initial claims for unemployment benefits filed in February down from a year ago Posted 3/10/05

Education is highest spending priority for Pawlenty in new supplemental budget Posted 3/11/05

Republican lawmakers propose Minnesotans use State of Illinois' online drug importation program Posted 3/11/05

Capitol Views by T.W. Budig: Capitol Views: Had the Senate not dumped her, Cheri Pierson Yecke would not be running for Congress Posted 3/14/05

DFL lawmakers want 20 percent of Minnesota's electricity generated through renewable energy by 2020 Posted 3/15/05

February unemployment rate down in Minnesota Posted 3/15/05

State loans to minority-owned companies top $1.17 million in 2004 Posted 3/15/05

2 off-highway vehicle bills given different reviews Posted 3/15/05

Bill to remove state's northern forest from off-highway vehicle reclassification introduced in Legislature Posted 3/15/05

Rep. Hackbarth carries off-highway vehicle legislation in House Posted 3/15/05

Minnesota for Marriage coalition shows support for constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage Posted 3/16/05

Hackbarth sees support for natural resources amendment Posted 3/16/05

2 Iron Range lawmakers sponsor legislation to place video slot machines in bars Posted 3/17/05

Senate off-highway vehicle bill voted down in committee Posted 3/17/05

Under proposed legislation, great horned owl to be taken off list of unprotected birds in Minnesota Posted 3/17/05

Union officials say study shows failings of health savings accounts Posted 3/18/05

Most Minnesotans believe first-time drug offenders should be in drug treatment rather than behind bars Posted 3/18/05

Gov. Pawlenty receives report on importation of prescription drugs from Europe Posted 3/18/05

2 gaming bills passed by House Gaming Committee Posted 3/19/05

Disparities have always existed among Native American tribes, says Hagen when before House Gaming Committee Posted 3/19/05

Capitol Views by T.W. Budig: Capitol Views: Capitol press conferences can deliver powerful messages if arranged properly Posted 3/21/05

Senate DFL leadership is proposing to pass pieces of Gov. Pawlenty's proposed state budget Posted 3/21/05

Memorial service for Red Lake victims planned for 2 p.m. today on Capitol grounds Posted 3/22/05

American symbol makes visit to State Capitol Posted 3/22/05

Hundreds attend ceremony of remembrance for Red Lake High School shooting victims Posted 3/22/05

Former State Rep. Rebecca Otto declares candidacy for state auditor Posted 3/23/05

Senate DFLers say tax and budget bills will bring budget into balance Posted 3/23/05

Senate Minority Leader Dick Day says Vikings owner McCombs should leave some of good fortune in Minnesota; transfer tax proposed Posted 3/24/05

Capitol Views by T.W. Budig: Sharp words, including gridlock, being used this legislative session Posted 3/28/05

Flags flown at half-staff in remembrance of Red Lake victims Posted 3/29/05

Rep. Jim Abeler backs legislation mandating all Minnesotans to have essential health care by 2007 Posted 3/29/05

Attempt by House Republican maverick to increase general fund spending cap falls short Posted 3/30/05

Sharp criticism of proposed Northern tribes' metro casino legislation comes from tribal members Posted 3/30/05

Attorney General's Office says Northern tribes metro casino bill inconsistent with state constitution Posted 3/31/05

State legislative leaders agree to bonding bill; fundings include Northstar, Minnesota Zoo and other local projects Posted 3/31/05

Gov. Pawlenty, legislative leaders announce bonding agreement; $38 million included for Northstar Posted 3/31/05

Proposed sex offender legislation reviewed in committee Posted 3/31/05

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