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Debate over GRAD tests for a diploma heats up in St. Paul

by T.W. Budig ECM Capitol reporter Testing anxiety is not limited to students. The Democratic-led House and Senate are proposing …

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Minimum-wage legislation headed for the House floor

by Howard Lestrud ECM Political Editor It is expected that minimum wage legislation approved on a voice vote by the …

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Senate passes tax bill after rejecting tax bill

The Democratic-led Senate passed its tax bill on Monday (April 29) but only after crashing it.

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Senate passes tax bill after rejecting tax bill

The Democratic-led Senate passed its tax bill on Monday (April 29) but only after crashing it.

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Gubernatorial race touched off by Republican businessman

by T.W. Budig ECM Capitol Reporter Orono businessman Scott Honour ignited the 2014 governor’s race with a round of media …

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Gubernatorial race touched off by Republican businessman

by T.W. Budig ECM Capitol Reporter Orono businessman Scott Honour ignited the 2014 governor’s race with a round of media …

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Cambridge resident sexually abused 33 years ago supports Minnesota Child Victims Act

The statute of limitations expired on Cambridge resident Joel Juers, who at age 47, was trying to gain justice against an alleged sex abuser.

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Head of gambling board says stadium financing will overcome bumps

by Cliff Buchan ECM staff writer Make no mistake about it, Tom Barrett says. There have been “bumps in the …

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