Governor Mark Dayton today released his proposed budget for the 2011-13 biennium. In my nine years as mayor, this is the first time that a governor has delivered a budget that helps hold the line on property taxes. Governor Dayton inherited a fiscal mess that was made far worse for the middle class by years [...]
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We’ve all seen them, we’ve all felt them — and trust me, I have, too: potholes are back, and with the thaw that starts today, they’re going to get worse. I want to tell you how we’re fixing them both immediately and in the long term, and what you can do to help. How you [...]
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I want to extend my congratulations to Charlotte on being selected to host the 2012 Democratic National Convention. Any assistance they need, we’re here to help. We’re obviously disappointed that Minneapolis wasn’t selected, but having been a finalist for this selection proves once again that we have what it takes to host any major event. [...]
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