Today, Senate and House DFLers put out a press release focused on Transportation and Transit; we expect this is to keep their issues alive during the Special Session discussions. Remember, the Senate passed a “Lights On” Transportation Policy Bill and a small Bonding...
The results of the 2012 election brought about one-party rule (DFL) in St Paul and many Republican lobbyists found themselves in dire straits with the significant loss of clients. This meant their influence fell largely on deaf ears for the last two legislative...
The participation rate in the Republican Primary was quite pathetic in general and even worse when compared to the DFL. In spite of not having a serious Primary Challenger Governor Mark Dayton (DFL-MN) and Lt Governor Candidate Tina Smith (DFL-MN) scored 177,648 and...
The State House left the floor last night around 12:30 AM after final passage of the State Government Finance Bill. Chair Phil Krinkie’s (R-53A, Shoreview) bill spends a net $707 million in general funds slightly under the Governor’s recommended $760.5 million....
