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FEATURE SPOT -- COLUMN

Poppe: Despite D.C. gridlock, there’s reason to be positive at home

It seems that gridlock and grandstanding are the only items on the legislative agenda in Washington, D,C., these days, don’t you think? Our federal government, ... Read more

by Jeanne Poppe, Wednesday, October 9, 2013 11:00 am

Columnists

Budget is a commitment to educational excellence

Minnesota is known as a state that boasts a large, well-educated workforce. Over the years, our workers have given Minnesota a competitive economic advantage and ... Read more

by Jeanne Poppe, Saturday, July 6, 2013 4:47 pm

Jeanne Poppe

Poppe: Lawmakers did what voters elected them to do

On Monday, the 2013 legislative session adjourned after lawmakers passed an honest, responsible budget. It eliminates our deficit without using gimmicks and pays for investments ... Read more

by Jeanne Poppe, Thursday, May 23, 2013 10:14 am

FEATURE SPOT -- COLUMN

Poppe: Budget deal makes good on promises to voters

As we enter the final days of the 2013 legislative session before our adjournment on May 20, we’re one step closer to making good on ... Read more

by Jeanne Poppe, Wednesday, May 15, 2013 5:03 am

Austin

Poppe: Budgets address future issues

As the Minnesota legislature enters the final days of the 2013 session, we’re not far off from getting a final budget signed into law. Last ... Read more

by Jeanne Poppe, Thursday, May 9, 2013 8:18 am

Minnesota House of Representatives

Poppe: House budget designed to boost middle class

Last week, the Minnesota House of Representatives finalized a comprehensive budget. It includes all the major fiscal bills for areas like K-12 education, higher education, ... Read more

by Jeanne Poppe, Wednesday, May 1, 2013 10:57 am

Archive

Education investment gives state an advantage

On Tuesday, DFLers in the Minnesota House of Representatives passed a comprehensive K-12 education bill that makes historic investments in our children’s education. On Wednesday, ... Read more

by Jeanne Poppe, Wednesday, April 24, 2013 11:49 am

Austin

Poppe: House DFLers pass plan to create jobs

This week, DFLers in the Minnesota House of Representatives passed comprehensive legislation to create good jobs, expand broadband internet access, and make sure all Minnesotans ... Read more

by Jeanne Poppe, Wednesday, April 17, 2013 10:21 am

DFL

Poppe: Taxpayers should expect good bang for their bucks

This month, House DFL finance committees are unveiling budgets focusing on priorities that make Minnesota a great place to live, work and raise a family. ... Read more

by Jeanne Poppe, Thursday, April 11, 2013 10:32 am

Archive

Common sense needed to preserve groundwater

In my guest column last week, you read about Minnesota’s increasingly unpredictable weather, such as our prolonged drought and the likelihood of more flooding this ... Read more

by Jeanne Poppe, Wednesday, April 3, 2013 10:10 am

Austin

Poppe: Lawmakers must prep for lack of water from drought

According to a report released last week by the U.S. Drought Monitor, large portions of northwest, west central, southwest, and south central Minnesota face extreme ... Read more

by Jeanne Poppe, Wednesday, March 27, 2013 11:01 am

Austin

Poppe: Legislature on track to invest in future

Last Friday marked legislative committees’ first deadline to pass policy bills introduced in their respective chamber, either the House of Representatives or the Senate. Bills ... Read more

by Jeanne Poppe, Thursday, March 21, 2013 11:14 am

FEATURE SPOT -- COLUMN

Poppe: Restoring fairness to tax system will create prosperity

In the wake of Minnesota’s updated economic forecast, Gov. Mark Dayton is set to release a supplemental budget proposal to account for a 40 percent ... Read more

by Jeanne Poppe, Wednesday, March 13, 2013 8:39 am

budget

Economic forecast is good but there still is work to do

Minnesota received some good news last week. A new economic forecast from the Office of Minnesota Management and Budget reduced our projected budget deficit from ... Read more

by Jeanne Poppe, Wednesday, March 6, 2013 10:25 am

Guest Columns

Poppe: Capitol is focused on the budget

As we begin to wind down the second month of the legislative session, all eyes are on the updated state budget forecast due out Thursday. Read more

by Jeanne Poppe, Thursday, February 28, 2013 10:14 am

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