Minnesota stimulus funds website draws criticism, raises fears
The Minnesota Department of Management and Budget's online site for tracking federal stimulus dollars is getting bad reviews for the quality of its disclosure, and some at the Capitol are worried that...
View ArticleCapitol project draws just 2 responses
Under state law, the commissioner of the Department of Administration must receive at least three proposals from construction managers in a request for qualifications.
View ArticleDeal points to $850M bonding bill
Minnesota DFL leaders say they expect to pass an $850 million bonding bill next year after Democratic and Republican leadership reached an agreement on the size of the construction project package...
View ArticleSenate office building construction runs into slight delay
A committee charged with reviewing proposals and selecting a contractor for the proposed $89 million office project has decided to start over, citing needs to “refine some of the scheduling and...
View ArticleCapitol restoration update: There goes the lawn, Senate searches for swing space
Construction crews will begin taking up big sections of the lawn in the front the Capitol building, the Senate is searching for a swing space in 2014 and officials are preparing for the possibility...
View ArticleState seeks solar power for Capitol complex
The state aims to enter into a 25-year “solar garden” contract to purchase energy from a provider.
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