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Archives for March 2015

Should state lawmakers cut taxes this session?

Michael OlsonMichael Olson March 31, 2015, 12:45 PM Mar 31, 2015
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House Republicans want $2 billion in tax cuts. But Gov. Mark Dayton and Senate Democrats want far less, and they’re warning that a too hefty give-back could set the stage for future deficits. Read more →

Should Minnesota physicians be able to prescribe lethal medications?

Michael OlsonMichael Olson March 30, 2015, 10:57 PM Mar 30, 2015
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Three states — Oregon, Washington and Vermont — already have laws allowing physician-assisted deaths. Read more →

Should the U.S. send troops back to Iraq to fight ISIS?

Michael OlsonMichael Olson March 26, 2015, 5:22 AM Mar 26, 2015
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Op-Ed: As fighting in Tikrit shows, U.S.-trained Iraqi troops and Shiite militias can’t defeat the Islamic State alone. Read more →

Should young adults be allowed to smoke before they can drink?

Michael OlsonMichael Olson March 25, 2015, 3:04 PM Mar 25, 2015
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Nicotine has the greatest affect on younger brains. Read more →

Are Minnesota’s water pollution standards outdated?

Michael OlsonMichael Olson March 24, 2015, 11:31 AM Mar 24, 2015
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As the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency prepares to release new environmental standards, U.S. Steel is lobbying the Legislature to delay the implementation of a clean water standard aimed at protecting water where wild rice grows. Read more →

Should we try to eradicate mosquitos?

Michael OlsonMichael Olson March 23, 2015, 2:50 PM Mar 23, 2015
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Eradicating any organism would have serious consequences for ecosystems — wouldn’t it? Not when it comes to mosquitoes. Read more →

Should cops live where they work?

Michael OlsonMichael Olson March 22, 2015, 12:13 AM Mar 22, 2015
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High-profile civil rights protests across the country have sparked a renewed interest in the idea of getting more police officers to live in the cities they serve. Read more →

Should there be stiffer penalties for distracted driving?

Michael OlsonMichael Olson March 20, 2015, 8:52 PM Mar 20, 2015
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“Mary Berger knows what it’s like when drivers don’t see her. Inattention nearly killed her,” reports MPR News and KARE11’s Tricia Volpe. An avid motorcycle rider, Berger suffered serious injuries in a 2011 accident when a teenage driver pulled out in front of her at a Carver County intersection. Berger had the right of way Read more →

Should ride-sharing drivers carry more insurance?

Michael OlsonMichael Olson March 18, 2015, 7:48 PM Mar 18, 2015
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Uber General Manager Mike White said Thursday the legislation is unreasonable and could cost the state jobs. Read more →

Are cities better off when they have a strong mayor?

Michael OlsonMichael Olson March 17, 2015, 6:18 AM Mar 17, 2015
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“The charter doesn’t allow me to hire, fire or even give direction to city employees.” – Ferguson Mayor James Knowles. Read more →

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