Surplus Cash Means, Hands Come Out

The announcement yesterday of an increase in the of $2.5 million from $1.4 to $1.65 billion is welcome news to many in search additional funding for their specific program in the state budget. In his comments, House Speaker Kurt Daudt (R-31A, Crown) was quick to call...

Ellison Has the Best of Both Worlds

Congressman Keith Ellison (DFL-05MN) fans and US Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) should not be angry or disappointed by Ellison’s loss to former Labor Secretary Tom Perez (D) for DNC Chair. With the acceptance of the Deputy Chair position Ellison has the best...

House Moving to Curtail Powers of Cities

Much discussion has been heard about the state legislature preventing cities from implementing local authority in areas of minimum wage and employment rules through the Preemption Bill. In a proposed amendment, which may show the full scope of the state’s clawing back...