Right now the legislature is focused on budget issues, but we expect politics will start to break out after the Easter/Passover break. We have been asking about what a Congressional District Map will look like from the Republican Majorities. The best we have heard is...
Our story from last week entitled Seeking Sage Voices discussed former Management and Budget Commissioner Tom Hanson’s thoughts on current budget negotiations. He suggested the two houses meet in Conference Committees on the various bills and stated this as the best...
We continue to believe, in spite of all claims to the contrary, Minnesota is headed toward a government shutdown. It is our contention, the Republican legislative majorities are willing to stand firm on their position against any additional revenues for state...
The Special Election to fill the seat vacancy of Sen Ellen Anderson (DFL-66, St. Paul) after her appointment by Governor Mark Dayton (DFL) to Chair the Public Utilities Commission results in a return to the state legislature by former Rep Mary Jo McGuire (DFL-Falcon...
Anyone with the slightest amount of military background knows the United States Government’s procurement system, which seeks the lowest bidder for government contracts, is not one our nation should employ in every instance. Sometimes, our national security interests...
