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Striving for high quality and excellence in education: The Frauentag Demonstrations in eastern Germany
It was a perfect day out in the small market square called Fischmarkt (Fish Market) in Erfurt, the state capital of Thuringia in central Germany. All was quiet for the entire day- that was until 3:0...
Posted on 3/9/11 at 6:51 AM
Sequester kicks in: Effects, though gradual, to be felt nationally, statewide
ST. PAUL — Minnesotans may not know what the word means, but starting today they begin to feel the impact of automatic and deep federal budget cuts known as “sequestration.”By Don Davis , March 01, 2013
Postal Service to cut Saturday mail
WASHINGTON (AP) — The financially struggling U.S. Postal Service said Wednesday it will stop delivering mail on Saturdays but continue to disburse packages six days a week, an apparent end-run around an unaccommodating Congress. The service expects the Saturday mail cutback to begin the week of Aug. 5 and to save about $2 billion annually, said Postmaster General and CEO Patrick R. Donahoe.February 06, 2013
Federal cuts threaten local agencies
WORTHINGTON — Earlier this week, Nobles County commissioners agreed to send letters to U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken, as well as Rep. Tim Walz, regarding the possibility of significant federal budget cuts specific to health and human services.By Julie Buntjer , September 06, 2012
Tax cuts move ahead
Gov. Dayton criticizes several provisions in both billsST. PAUL – The fundamental disagreement about how to help Minnesotans financially, cutting business taxes or providing tax relief to citizens, captured the spotlight Wednesday as Republicans push business-tax cut bills through the Minnesota Legislature.
By Don Davis , March 21, 2012
Defense budget facing cuts
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon outlined a plan Thursday for slowing the growth of military spending, including cutting the size of the Army and Marine Corps, retiring older planes and trimming war costs.
By Associated Press , January 26, 2012
Jackson County libraries face another round of cuts
JACKSON — Users of the Jackson County Libraries will begin to notice several changes in operations and materials as of January 2012 due to a second round of budget cuts.November 22, 2011
Carnegie Cultural Center cuts hours
LUVERNE — Due to the Minnesota government shutdown, the Carnegie Cultural Center in Luverne will be open by appointment only beginning on Tuesday.July 13, 2011
GOP Legislature votes to reduce college funding
By Don Davis , March 29, 2011
Round Lake–Brewster school district facing budget cuts
Reductions will reduce the amount of elective courses offeredBREWSTER — In times of economic hardship and substantial fiscal deficits, school districts across the state of Minnesota are facing looming budget cuts.
March 29, 2011
House GOP proposes tax, LGA cuts
By Don Davis , March 14, 2011
Curious timing in Suzlon job cuts
PIPESTONE — The Suzlon Group reported Saturday a strong orderbook of $5.4 billion and an improving performance. Two days later, Suzlon Rotor Co. in Pipestone announced scaled-back operations that would eliminate 110 positions, effective Dec. 29.
November 03, 2010
Update: Legislators end with a balanced budget
ST. PAUL — Minnesota legislators knew they were in for a tough year when they arrived at the Capitol on Feb. 4.
By Don Davis , May 17, 2010
Next budget steps remain in limbo as Pawlenty vetoes bill
9 pm updateST. PAUL — Republican lawmakers have complained for months that Democrats in control do not listen to their ideas, but now that five days remain in the Minnesota legislative session they are being asked to help with the unpopular job of finding more places to cut state spending.
By Andrew Tellijohn and Don Davis , May 11, 2010
Pawlenty cuts bonding $313 million
By Don Davis , March 16, 2010
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