Bemidji Pioneer: Minnesota’s road to recovery not enough

MN2020’s Conrad deFiebre weighs in over the weekend in Bemidji.

“So far the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act has done a good job clearing out some of Minnesota’s road, highway, bridge and transit backlog, put construction workers back on the job and provided a road map for future infrastructural growth in the state.”

MPR: Rally at state Capitol to focus on health care for children

“Hundreds of Twin Cities children are expected to rally at the State Capitol Monday to call for comprehensive health care reform.”

Saint Cloud Times: Courts see fees increase

You have the right to an attorney; if you can pay the Governor’s fee.

“Defendants in criminal cases who can’t afford to hire a private attorney must pay $75 to obtain the services of a public defender, according to a new schedule of court fees that went into effect this month.

That’s $47 more than what public defender clients used to pay. The increases in fees came as Gov. Tim Pawlenty cut the state court budget by about 1 percent, signing a bill that instead raised fees.”

MPR: Minneapolis to detail proposed street light fee

Cities can’t shut down just because Governor Pawlenty cut community investments like LGA. Sadly, fees are a result.

MinnPost: Pay freezes for teachers on the table in some districts

“A shift — a delay actually — in state payments to districts is making it even harder for some districts to balance their budgets. In some cases, administrators say, pay freezes for some could lessen the need for layoffs.”

KBJR: Gas Prices In Minnesota Drop

Conservatives claimed gas tax increases would be unable to bear. It would appear the biggest factor in gas prices is the price of oil. Who would’ve thought that?

MPR: Group renews effort to expand Greenway to St. Paul

This would be a great boost for bike commuters. (myself included)

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Tags: Economic Recovery, Fees, Gas Prices, Midtown Greenway, teacher pay

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