It's a go: 2013 Legislative session begins

The Minnesota Legislature convened at noon Tuesday, Jan. 8, for the first half of its 88th biennial session. The business of democratic governing can continue until May 20, the constitutional deadline for adjournment.

Minnesota Legislature back in session: What lies ahead as DFL takes reins
The Minnesota Legislature will convene at noon Tuesday, Jan. 8. WHO: After two years of Republican control, the Democratic-Farmer-Labor P...
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Pioneer Press
First off, that oath.
Hooray for swearing in day #mnleg http://pic.twitter.com/UfW1QQt4
Dan Pollock @Fivehrenergy
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Tue, Jan 08 2013 10:00:13
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The Democratic Farmer Labor Party wasted no time electing new leadership, taking control of both chambers. Some cheered.
Larry Hosch @ljhosch
Great to see the new Legislature. Congrats to @paulthissen as Speaker and the mighty @epmurphy as Maj. Leader. Proud to call friends #mnleg
Tue, Jan 08 2013 10:49:06
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Jane Booth-Tobin @jboothto
Here's hoping the #mnleg doesn't confuse reversing decades of devastating cuts to health care, education, etc. with "overreach."
Tue, Jan 08 2013 10:18:21
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Ryan Furlong @rfurlong
This is MN’s moment to permanently strengthen our state’s economy, restore tax fairness, and invest in jobs and education #mnleg #MNmoment
Tue, Jan 08 2013 11:00:53
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Others...did not.
Sam Larson @S_Larson
Is our state bankrupt yet? #MNmoment #mnleg
Tue, Jan 08 2013 10:22:56
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Andrew Wagner @andrewwagner
DFL's idea of a #mnmoment: celebrating the forthcoming tax increases that are going to disproportionately affect the middle class. #mnleg
Tue, Jan 08 2013 10:06:07
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Abby Michaud @ajmichaud
My anticipated fav #mnmoment: DFLers passing #mnleg social issues after complaining for 2 years that it was the wrong thing for MN. #JOBS
Tue, Jan 08 2013 09:41:17
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Newly sworn-in representatives were eager to start their work.
Raymond Dehn @raymonddehn
So proud to be sworn into the MN State Legislature to represent the people of District 59B and serve the people of Minnesota.
Tue, Jan 08 2013 10:36:30
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Will Morgan @willmorgan84
Just sworn in! Thanks again to the people of Burnsville and Lakeville for choosing me to serve. #mnleg
Tue, Jan 08 2013 10:25:13
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Some faces were new, their first swearing-in ceremony a cause to invite the whole family.
Great 1st day image -- Senator Foung Hawj of St. Paul posing with extended family after swearing-in ceremony #mnleg http://pic.twitter.com/HXKG05Ft
John Croman @JohnCroman
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Tue, Jan 08 2013 08:55:27
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Others, grizzled veterans simply excited to dive back into policy.
Fiiiiiiine piece of legislation “@Stowydad: Meet the most senior Republican in #mnleg http://pic.twitter.com/M7RQMn5d”
Tom Freeman @Tom_Freeman
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Tue, Jan 08 2013 09:41:45
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But politics attracts cynicism -- at least some cynicism -- like the State Fair attracts deep fryers.
Jonathan Blake @blakeffm
I'm headed to the State Capitol. That's the big building in St. Paul where they hand out free sports stadiums. #mnleg
Tue, Jan 08 2013 10:07:06
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Anna Youngerman @YoungermanA
Even w/ my earned cynicism I still think our citizen legislature #mnleg is a pretty cool thing. Plus, cool to see my old boss Tom Pugh!
Tue, Jan 08 2013 10:33:52
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Mike Rose @mrosemn
So today is the day that local Twitter folks become exponentially more witty, catty and (likely) incessant? #mnleg
Tue, Jan 08 2013 09:02:57
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And, of course, some skepticism as to why some parts of government procedure haven't changed in 300 years.
Tony Yarusso @TonyYarusso
Our little peanut gallery marvels that the #mnleg doesn't use the buttons for approving uncontested nominations.
Tue, Jan 08 2013 11:01:02
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