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Gun laws and human nature

...something constructive, something meaningful, about the nuclear threat, and wasn't that their point?Today, the Democratic governors of Connecticut and Maryland, who must be seen to be doing something important about gun violence, are congratulating...

http://brainerddispatch.com/opinion/guest-columns/2013-04-11/gun-laws-and-human-
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...outline that will guide their budget setting. It is likely to include subtle differences with a plan produced by the Democratic governor.The framework, known around the Capitol as budget targets, detail how much money the House plans to put into...

http://brainerddispatch.com/bank/2013-03-19

...Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood.Even a slew of Democratic governors in the capital for their annual meeting picked...of calamity in air services in America."The Democratic governors, after meeting with Obama, said state economies...

http://brainerddispatch.com/2013-02-22-2
Dayton takes budget case to newspaper group

...get his message out and positive editorials from publications, particularly those with small-town reach. The Democratic governor is proposing higher income taxes for high-end earners and a substantial remake of the sales tax. He would expand...

http://brainerddispatch.com/news/2013-01-24/dayton-takes-budget-case-newspaper-g
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Dayton sales tax plan would be boon to some Minn. cities

...would shoot up. The trickle-down effect of Dayton's sales tax proposal has garnered little attention since the Democratic governor released his budget plan last week. Dayton's budget would subject a range of consumer and business services...

http://brainerddispatch.com/news/2013-01-28/dayton-sales-tax-plan-would-be-boon-
News | Political
AP Interview: Dayton opposes eased marijuana laws

...Dayton remains resistant to allowing possession of the drug for medical or recreational use in his state. The Democratic governor addressed the issue in a wide-ranging interview Friday with The Associated Press. Eighteen states allow the...

http://brainerddispatch.com/news/2012-12-07/ap-interview-dayton-opposes-eased-ma
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Ward elected to leadership posts

...fundraising for the caucus.This legislative session will include DFL majorities in the Senate and House as well as a Democratic governor."I believe our House caucus is going to govern in a balanced approach, in a smart approach, in an approach...

http://brainerddispatch.com/news/political/2012-12-19/ward-elected-leadership-po
Political
Tax overhaul won't be easy sell for governor

...Dayton will get the bigger shake-up he's after is unclear. Peter Hutchinson, who was budget chief to the last Democratic governor, said the outcome probably hinges in what Dayton does to build public pressure. Hutchinson recalled how his former...

http://brainerddispatch.com/news/2013-01-21/tax-overhaul-wont-be-easy-sell-gover
News | Political
Dayton must sell sales tax change to fellow DFLers

...raising the state's cigarette tax by 94 cents to $2.54 a pack. In exchange for the new tax revenue, the Democratic governor's $38 billion plan increases spending to public schools, colleges and job-creation programs and provides...

http://brainerddispatch.com/news/2013-01-23/dayton-must-sell-sales-tax-change-fe
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On, Wisconsin!

...chiefexecutive.net, Wisconsin jumped from a ranking of 41 on a list of the best/worst states for business under former Democratic Governor Jim Doyle, to 20th under Walker.Republicans, who too often flee the political kitchen unable to stand the heat...

http://brainerddispatch.com/opinion/columnists/2012-06-05/wisconsin
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