Politics

Pawlenty cuts from bonding bill, saves Folwell Hall

By James Nord |
03/15/2010
Gov. Tim Pawlenty cut more than $300 million from the $1 billion bonding bill Monday.

Rybak addresses unemployment rates

By James Nord |
03/11/2010
In his annual State of the City address, Mayor R.T. Rybak said creating jobs is his main priority.

DFLers unveil revamped $986M construction bill

ASSOCIATED PRESS |
03/04/2010
The new bill spends less than a previous version on universities and civic centers.

Minnesota primaries moved to August

By Kyle Potter |
03/01/2010
The Minnesota Senate approved a bill to move the date to the second Tuesday in August.

House votes not to override Pawlenty’s GAMC veto

By Tara Bannow |
03/01/2010
The motion fell three votes short of the two-thirds majority needed to override the governor’s veto.

Campaign for the Capitol 2010

By Kyle Potter |
02/23/2010
Matt Entenza is running for governor in hopes that he can restore Minnesota’s education system to its former brilliance.

Legislature pulls back bonding bill

By Danielle Nordine |
02/23/2010
The recalled bill included $100 million in projects for the University.

Gov. Pawlenty continues to cut higher ed. funding

By Mckenzie Martin |
02/23/2010
Changes to the state grant program would affect more than 90,000 students.

DFLers pull back bonding bill before veto

ASSOCIATED PRESS |
02/23/2010
Kelliher says it's a "cooling off period."

Pawlenty proposes $36M in U cuts

By Mckenzie Martin |
02/15/2010
Pawlenty’s plan included $46 million in higher education cuts — $36 million to the University of Minnesota and $10 million to the MnSCU system.

Alternative political groups utilize media

By Luke Feuerherm |
02/15/2010
Left- and right-wing student groups use different tactics to promote policy change.

Minnesota House passes $1B bonding bill

By Mckenzie Martin |
02/15/2010
The bill includes $77 million in University bonding projects.

Bonding bills differ on University project funding

By Mckenzie Martin |
02/04/2010
Proposals range from $76 million to $111 million for the University.

Kelley drops out of gubernatorial race

By Taryn Wobbema |
02/04/2010
University senior fellow Steve Kelley announced his withdrawal Thursday.

Political parties to hold caucuses Tuesday night

By Cali Owings |
01/31/2010
A new tool can help students find a caucus in their neighborhood.

Obama makes case for higher education

By Danielle Nordine |
01/31/2010
In his State of the Union address, the president discussed education reform.

Senator: medical marijuana might not come up this session

By Kyle Potter |
01/28/2010
Steve Murphy is still deciding whether to try to pass the bill again this year.

In first debate, 20 candidates square off

By Mckenzie Martin |
01/28/2010
Gubernatorial candidates discussed issues including the state budget, health care and education.

Campaign for the Capitol

By James Nord |
01/28/2010
R.T. Rybak has announced his candidacy for the 2010 gubernatorial race.

Bruininks appeals to Legislature for funds

By Raghav Mehta |
01/27/2010
Accompanied by students and faculty, Bruininks outlined the University’s requests at the state Capitol.