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FAILURE BY DFL TO PASS REFORM LEAVES STATE RACE TO THE TOP APPLICATION STUCK IN PIT ROW -- May 19, 2010 |
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| Governor Tim Pawlenty and Education Commissioner Alice Seagren announced today that Minnesota would not apply for round two funding from the federal Race to the Top (RTTT) grant because the legislature did not pass the reforms necessary to strengthen the state's application. In fact, after four months in session, they did not even pass an education reform bill. |
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A STATEMENT FROM THE GOVERNOR -- May 18, 2010 |
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| The following is a statement from Governor Tim Pawlenty regarding DFL concerns about the projected state budget deficit for FY 2012-13: |
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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY SIGNS LEGISLATION FOR STRONGER DWI SANCTIONS; REQUIRES USE OF IGNITION INTERLOCKS -- May 18, 2010 |
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| Governor Tim Pawlenty today signed legislation to strengthen sanctions against DWI offenders and require certain offenders to use ignition interlock devices. |
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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY CALLS LEGISLATURE INTO SPECIAL SESSION TO PASS BUDGET BILL -- May 17, 2010 |
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| Governor Tim Pawlenty and legislative leaders reached agreement late Sunday night to balance the state budget. However, there was not sufficient time to process a budget bill before the deadline for passage of legislation at 12 midnight. |
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A STATEMENT FROM THE GOVERNOR -- May 10, 2010 |
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| The following is a statement from Governor Tim Pawlenty regarding the DFL plan to raise taxes by $435 million: |
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A STATEMENT FROM THE GOVERNOR -- May 5, 2010 |
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| The following is a statement from Governor Tim Pawlenty regarding the Minnesota Supreme Court's 4-3 decision in the unallotment lawsuit: |
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