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May 22, 2013
Legislature
Minnesota’s Legislature, made up of the state’s Senate and House of Representatives, is currently controlled by a Republican majority. The state Legislature and Gov. Mark Dayton recently faced public scrutiny when disagreement over how to close the state’s projected $5 billion budget deficit caused a state government shutdown for 20 days — a state and national record.
Jan. 21, 2011
Twelve candidates vying for regent spots prep for campaigns.
Jan. 18, 2011
The Republican legislative leadership announced a plan today to cut about $1 billion in state spending, including continuing about $90 million in unallotments to the University of Minnesota over the next two years.
Jan. 03, 2011
Dayton called for collaboration with legislative Republicans, who will be hold majorities in both the House and Senate when they're sworn in Tuesday.
Dec. 10, 2010
A worse-than-expected state budget outlook creates challenges for the University of Minnesota as it prepares to request $1.3 billion in funding.
Dec. 06, 2010
Republican Tom Emmer still trails DFL opponent Mark Dayton by 8,675 votes.
Dec. 03, 2010
They'll have a chance to advocate at the Capitol during the Rally to Restore Affordability, formerly Support the U Day.
Dec. 01, 2010
LCP students will advocate for $1.3 billion to bring down tuition and restore faculty positions.
Nov. 18, 2010
Rep. Bud Nornes and Sen. Michelle Fischbach will chair the state higher education committees.
Nov. 18, 2010
Rep. Bud Nornes and Sen. Michelle Fischbach will chair the state higher education committees.
Oct. 20, 2010
A decade-long drop in financial backing shows no sign of reversal for the U.
Oct. 11, 2010
If the U doesn’t receive the funding, there is a risk of reduced programs and jobs.
Sep. 16, 2010
He proposes to reform school testing and to boost the number of teachers.
Sep. 15, 2010
The expansion of gambling is an attractive tool to quash the budget deficit.
Sep. 10, 2010
The plan would keep current K-12 education spending levels at $13.8 billion.
Sep. 08, 2010
The University will lose up to $1 million in interest.
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