Gov. Mark Dayton News

Minnesota Names Looman as Commerce Commissioner

Gov. Mark Dayton has appointed Jessica Looman to serve as Minnesota Commerce Commissioner to replace Mike Rothman who resigned from the post last week when he announced he is launching a campaign to become the state’s attorney general. The commerce …

Minnesota May Tap Rainy-Day Fund to Help Cover Insurance Hikes

Minnesota would use state money to offset the health premium hikes for more than 100,000 residents under a measure legislators were considering on Jan. 19, a novel approach as states across the country grapple with the rising costs and uncertain …

Minnesota Governor Says He Is ‘Ultimately Responsible If MNsure Fails’

Gov. Mark Dayton declined to say Dec. 18 whether he asked for the resignation of the former CEO of Minnesota’s health insurance exchange, adding that he ultimately feels responsible for the success or failure of the venture. Dayton was asked …