May 2006 - Story Archive

Capitol Views by T.W. Budig: Capitol Views: Coon Rapids financial analyst makes his stadium views known at Capitol Posted 5/1/06

Minnesota Legislature passes funeral protest bill with 3 dissenting votes Posted 5/1/06

Senate Tax Committee unanimously votes to place referendum provision onto Twins ballpark bill Posted 5/2/06

"Krinkie checks" tax relief bill passes House. Posted 5/2/06

Gov. Pawlenty appoints 3 to Board on Judicial Standards Posted 5/3/06

Fast procedural moves by Senate DFLers places Twins/Vikings stadium bill to Senate floor Posted 5/3/06

Vikings stadium bill passes House Governmental Operations and Veterans Affairs Committee Posted 5/3/06

Marty delivers swing vote to push Gopher stadium legislation to Senate floor Posted 5/3/06

DNR Commissioner Merriam says chances of natural resources sales tax dedication happening are 50-50 Posted 5/4/06

Princeton-based business, e-ride, shows off electric vehicles in front of the Capitol Posted 5/4/06

State Sen. Michele Bachmann claims 6th District congressional endorsement from Republican delegates Posted 5/6/06

Capitol Views by T.W. Budig: Social issue politics gave Sen. Michele Bachman boost she needed to earn Sixth District endorsement Posted 5/8/06

Sixth District DFL endorsement fight between Tinklenberg and Wetterling could come down to fistful of delegates Posted 5/8/06

Northstar Commuter Rail officials, state and Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) reach agreement Posted 5/9/06

District 52 Republicans meet May 18 in Hugo Posted 5/9/06

Gov. Pawlenty signs legislation prohibiting intentional disruption of funerals Posted 5/9/06

Senate passes Gopher stadium bill, also passes Twins/Vikings bill including proposed metrowide sales tax Posted 5/10/06

Dr. No, aka Rep. Phil Krinkie, will seek reelection in District 53A Posted 5/11/06

Bonding bill negotiations under way and could wrap up by this weekend Posted 5/11/06

Governor's Resicence open for public tours now through August Posted 5/11/06

"Politics is the art of compromise," says Rep. Hackbarth about conference committee role Posted 5/12/06

Senate transportation bill includes provision aimed at gas price gougers Posted 5/12/06

Minnesota Vikings officials expected to present alternative stadium financing package on Monday Posted 5/13/06

Democrat Patty Wetterling endorsed for Congress over Elwyn Tinklenberg Posted 5/13/06

Capitol Views by T.W. Budig: Sixth District race for Congress between Bachmann and Wetterling promises to be vitriolic Posted 5/15/06

Retractable roof could be removed from proposed Viking football stadium proposal, says Vikings official Posted 5/15/06

Eminent domain legislation whisks through Minnesota Legislature Posted 5/16/06

NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue appears before House stadium conference committee Posted 5/16/06

Stadium conference committee adjourns Tuesday without action Posted 5/17/06

Hackbarth frustrated with sales tax dedication Senate conferees Posted 5/17/06

Supreme Court reverses Ramsey County district court ruling regarding Pawlentyís healthcare impact fee Posted 5/17/06

Hopes for Vikings stadium in Blaine crashes late Wednesday night Posted 5/18/06

House game and fish bill amended to restruct use of 4-by-4 trucks in county, state forests Posted 5/18/06

Sen. Betzold says it's better than nothing about language outlining steps Anoka County, Vikings could take Posted 5/19/06

Legislative engine not exactly purring but some bills were passed during late hours of session Posted 5/19/06

Minnesota Senate observes moment of silence in memory of Kenneth Pariseau, husband of legislator Posted 5/19/06

Vandeveer, Dettmer endorsed in District 52 Posted 5/19/06

Mudders get hosed in Senate when lawmakers amend game and fish bill restricting 4-by-4 use on county, state forest lands Posted 5/19/06

Gopher stadium bill figures to pass Saturday Posted 5/19/06

New Gopher stadium bill awaits Governor's signature Posted 5/20/06

Sales tax fraction bill comes up short of time Posted 5/21/06

Twins get a ballpark Posted 5/21/06

After all-night marathon, legislators will return later Sunday to adjourn the session Posted 5/21/06

Lawmakers go home Posted 5/22/06

Capitol Views by T.W. Budig: 2006 legislative session will be remembered for stadiums; session is done Posted 5/22/06

Gov. Tim Pawlenty announces bid for second term as state's top executive Posted 5/31/06

Secretary of State Kiffmeyer, Auditor Anderson both announce intentions to seek re-election Posted 5/31/06

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