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State of the State

February 15 - Governor Mark Dayton delivered his State of the State address to a joint session of the Minnesota Legislature at the Minnesota State Capitol.

Combined Charities Campaign

February 9, 2012 - Lt. Governor Prettner Solon, the honorary chairperson of the Minnesota State Employees Combined Charities Campaign, presented the 'big check' of 2011 donations in support of Minnesota charities.

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.


Recent news

  • Notice of Appointments by Governor Dayton
    February 22, 2012  —  St. Paul—Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Barber Examiners and the Board of School Administrators.
  • Notice of Appointments by Governor Dayton
    February 17, 2012  —  St. Paul—Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Public Employees Retirement Association and the State Guardian Ad Litem Board.
  • Notice of Appointments by Governor Dayton
    February 16, 2012  —  St. Paul — Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Accountancy, Board of Cosmetologist Examiners, Board of Podiatric Medicine and the Combative Sports Commission.


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A greeting from Governor Dayton and Lt. Governor Prettner Solon:

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