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Poppe: Legislature showing signs of working together

Last Thursday the Minnesota House of Representatives passed HF251 to extend the Farmer-Lender Mediation Act with overwhelming bipartisan support. Read more

by Jeanne Poppe, Wednesday, February 20, 2013 9:31 am

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Bipartisan bill means more convenience

This week the Minnesota House of Representatives unanimously passed its first bill of the legislative session — a bill to reduce taxes for middle-class families. Read more

by Jeanne Poppe, Wednesday, February 13, 2013 10:36 am

Austin

Poppe: New term offers new opportunities

Over the past eight years, I have been proud and honored to serve as your voice at our state capitol. Each term in office brings ... Read more

by Jeanne Poppe, Wednesday, February 6, 2013 11:14 am

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The road to a fair, responsible budget

When Governor Mark Dayton released his highly-anticipated budget proposal last week, it sparked what will surely be a robust and spirited debate over the coming ... Read more

by Jeanne Poppe, Wednesday, January 30, 2013 10:57 am

Congress

Respectful debate needed as state leaders discuss issues

With the first two weeks of the 2013-2014 legislative session behind us, lawmakers will soon begin debating a flurry of legislation that will have a ... Read more

by Jeanne Poppe, Wednesday, January 23, 2013 1:28 pm

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Bonding bill will create jobs

A $496 million statewide bonding bill that invests in Minnesota’s infrastructure and creates thousands of construction and long-term private sector jobs has been signed into ... Read more

by Jeanne Poppe, Saturday, May 12, 2012 3:58 pm

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Poppe: Dayton support for Hormel Institute expansion ‘strong as ever’

Governor says his support for Austin project is ‘as strong as ever.' Read more

by Jeanne Poppe, Monday, May 7, 2012 10:58 am

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Poppe: Early deadline approaching quickly for Legislature

A sense of urgency can be felt at the State Capitol with an early adjournment date set by the House Speaker for April 30. This ... Read more

by Jeanne Poppe, Monday, April 23, 2012 11:24 am

Austin

Unfinished business awaits at Capitol

Easter/Passover break began recently at the Legislature. Read more

by Jeanne Poppe, Saturday, April 7, 2012 5:08 pm

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One month to go for Legislature

At this point in the legislative session, the work of the Minnesota House shifts to working as a “committee of the whole” on the House ... Read more

by Jeanne Poppe, Monday, April 2, 2012 11:24 am

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Institute expansion makes House bonding bill

The Republican-proposed omnibus bonding bill was presented and passed in the House Capital Investment Committee. The good news is that funding for the expansion of ... Read more

by Jeanne Poppe, Saturday, March 24, 2012 4:56 pm

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Poppe: Governor’s supplemental budget addresses needs

This week, Governor Dayton unveiled a $60 million supplemental budget proposal for the current biennium. The proposal includes reimbursement to state and local police officers ... Read more

by Jeanne Poppe, Monday, March 19, 2012 8:32 am

Columns

Legislature takes more pointed look at education policies

The Minnesota Constitution gives the state legislature the responsibility of establishing a “general and uniform system of public schools” throughout the state. Read more

by Jeanne Poppe, Saturday, March 10, 2012 4:44 pm

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Forecast is mixed, state challenges on debt ahead

Last week officials with the Minnesota Management and Budget office reported some positive news about Minnesota’s economy but also some grim news about our long-term ... Read more

by Jeanne Poppe, Monday, March 5, 2012 11:18 am

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Poppe: Challenge in closing achievement gap

The focus for the P-20 Education Partnership will be to address a persistent and growing problem in Minnesota: the achievement gap. Read more

by Jeanne Poppe, Wednesday, February 15, 2012 10:41 am

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