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Minnesota budget deal: Tax hikes on high-earners, tobacco
The governor and legislative leaders announced a deal that would raise about $2B in new revenues, but includes $400 million in property tax breaks.
May 12, 2013
Minneapolis (MN) Star Tribune
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May 12, 2013 17:06
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[Minnesota] EDITORIAL: Our View: Smoke-free policy cuts risks, costs
The St. Cloud HRA's vote to do that as of Oct. 1 puts it ahead of most of its peers, which is good. Now, as the ban takes effect, the HRA should track changes to see if they do add up to healthier residents and savings for taxpayers.
May 8, 2013
St. Cloud (MN) Times
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May 8, 2013 06:51
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[Minnesota] Northfielders join hundreds rallying at the Capitol to raise the price of tobacco
Northfield residents Ryan Guck, Ellen Simones and Lisa Guck joined hundreds of Minnesotans in St. Paul recently for a rally asking legislators to raise the price of tobacco. While at the Capitol, they met with Rep. David Bly (D-Northfield) and Sen. Kevi
May 7, 2013
Northfield (MN) News
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May 7, 2013 07:16
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[Minnesota] Smoking ban gains traction on campus
The University Senate passed a resolution Thursday to make the Twin Cities campus tobacco free. To take effect, the resolution must be approved by University President Eric Kaler -- who is now in support of making the University a smoke-free campus. "Si
May 6, 2013
Minnesota Daily (UMN)
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May 6, 2013 14:33
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Poll finds Minnesotans Support Raising Price of Tobacco
A new poll released last week by the Raise it for Health coalition shows that a large majority of MInnesotans support raising the tobacco tax by $1.50 per pack to address Minnesota's budget deficit, help addicted smokers quit and keep kids from starting
May 6, 2013
KDLH NewsChannel 3 (Northland's News Center, Duluth, MN)
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May 6, 2013 14:13
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[Minnesota] LETTER: Apartments go smoke-free
Please join me in congratulating the residents, management and staff of Garden Court Apartments in joining the smoke-free housing movement in southwest/south-central Minnesota. We will host a reception from 2-3 p.m. May 15 at Garden Court Apartments to c
May 6, 2013
Fairmont (MN) Sentinel
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May 6, 2013 13:34
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[Minnesota] Our View: State colleges, universities should be smoke-free
it's puzzling that the University of Minnesota, the state's largest institute of higher learning, lags behind other state schools and does not have a completely smoke-free campus. Smoking is prohibited in all buildings owned or leased by the university at
May 4, 2013
Rochester (MN) Post-Bulletin
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May 4, 2013 11:27
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[Minnesota] Smoking ban begins Oct. 1 in subsidized St. Cloud HRA housing
The St. Cloud Housing and Redevelopment Authority last month adopted rules making all of the more than 700 units it subsidizes smoke-free. The change is part of an effort to improve the health and safety of residents, and save money -- an estimated $521
Apr 29, 2013
St. Cloud (MN) Times
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Apr 29, 2013 00:27
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[Minnesota] VIDEO: Former Prince drummer backs cigarette tax hike
Bobby Z was at the state capitol Thursday for a rally calling for the increase. The drummer suffered a massive heart attack in 2011. "I wouldn't call myself a smoker but I think teens always dabble in these things and it's easy to get hooked so it's bet
Apr 20, 2013
KARE NBC 11 (Minneapolis, MN)
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Apr 20, 2013 12:17
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[Minnesota] Is a "no smokers" hiring policy unethical?
Minnesota is one of 29 states that makes it illegal to refuse to hire someone because they smoke. The American Lung Association opposes this law and takes the position that it elevates "smokers to a protected class."
Apr 18, 2013
Minnesota Public Radio (MPR)
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Apr 18, 2013 17:03