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Tax Reform

February 2, 2012 - Revenue Commissioner Myron Frans uses three legged stools to illustrate the need for tax reform. 

Health Exchange

January 30, 2012 - Governor applauds collaboration in development of a Minnesota-made competitive marketplace to purchase affordable health insurance.

Bonding Proposal

January 17 - Governor Mark Dayton released his bonding proposal for the 2012 legislative session, building on his jobs plan to get Minnesotans back to work.

Jobs Proposal

January 11 - Governor Dayton and DFL Legislators Present Jobs Plan to Get Thousands of Minnesotans Back to Work

Decorating for the Holidays

December 2 — Volunteers help decorate the Governor's Reception Room in preparation for the 2011 Holiday Season.


Recent news

  • Notice of Appointments by Governor Dayton
    February 07, 2012  —  St. Paul—Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments.
  • Governor Dayton appoints Sarah Hennesy to fill Seventh Judicial District vacancy
    February 02, 2012  —  Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Sarah E. Hennesy as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District. Ms. Hennesy will be replacing the Honorable Steven P. Ruble, who retired at the end of 2011.
  • Governor Dayton Taps Mayors for Advice on Tax Reform
    February 02, 2012  —  St. Paul – Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced that he has asked a group of Minnesota Mayors to advise the administration in their efforts on tax reform. The Tax Reform Advisory Group for Local Government Aid (LGA) will review and discuss policy issues related to Local Government Aid, specifically on how to best pay for local services while holding local property taxes down.


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