Word out of the special session negotiations is no resolution and no progress. We understand Republican House Speaker Kurt Daudt (R-31A, Crown) is doubling down and trying to solidify his conservative credentials. Effectively, he is not really negotiating. He brought...
Last Saturday, during the running of Grandma’s Marathon C&B Publisher Shawn Towle happened upon Republican House Speaker Kurt Daudt (R-31A, Crown) in Canal Park. The Speaker was alone, without an entourage and, when asked about his presence in the Zenith City...
At 10:00 AM Governor Mark Dayton (DFL) will meet with the press to discuss his decision to cast a “pocket veto” of the Tax Bill. The explanation of a pocket veto can be found in Article IV Section 23 of the Minnesota Constitution. It is clear by not signing the bill...
Yesterday, Governor Mark Dayton (DFL) laid out the requirements, he has for calling a Special Session. The list of requests includes correction of language in the Tax Bill which will cause the state to lose $101 million in tax revenue and spend an additional $243...
The campaign for DFL Party endorsement for Governor in 2018 starts in earnest on Saturday. We will be watching the slew of speakers who are given speaking time before the convention and we believe, this will be an indicator of those eyeing the Governor’s office. We...
