Jan 15, 2010
Today, Governor Tim Pawlenty (R) announced the projects he will support in a bonding bill. The amount he supports is $685 million with nearly one third targeted to higher education. DFLers have been discussing a bill exceeding one billion, and view Capital investment...
Sep 12, 2008
When we published the scoop on Rep Chris DeLa Forest’s (R-49A, Andover) retirement we did so from his designation as Treasurer for Peggy Scott’s campaign. We were surprised when he announced he would be leaving his House seat early September 1st. We thought this was...
Sep 12, 2008
This week, we can read a series of newspaper accounts of how medical device manufacturers are providing doctors with consulting fees intended to solidify relationships with their companies and in turn specific medical devices. This cozy relationship is not...
Sep 10, 2008
Last night was not an evening of much excitement. Yes, there were winners and losers, but very few surprises. The turnout was low universally and not much can be derived from the results which will have much effect on November 7th. There were just over a quarter of a...
Sep 10, 2008
Last night was not an evening of much excitement. Yes, there were winners and losers, but very few surprises. The turnout was low universally and not much can be derived from the results which will have much effect on November 7th. There were just over a quarter of a...
May 18, 2008
Governor Tim Pawlenty (R-MN), Speaker of the House Margaret Anderson Kelliher (DFL-60A, Minneapolis), House Majority Leader Tony Sertich (DFL-05B, Chisholm), Senate Majority Leader Larry Pogemiller (DFL-59, Minneapolis), Senate Assistant Majority Leader Tarryl...
May 18, 2008
Governor Tim Pawlenty (R-MN), Speaker of the House Margaret Anderson Kelliher (DFL-60A, Minneapolis), House Majority Leader Tony Sertich (DFL-05B, Chisholm), Senate Majority Leader Larry Pogemiller (DFL-59, Minneapolis), Senate Assistant Majority Leader Tarryl...
May 18, 2008
In preparation for the final hours of the 2007-08 legislative session, we thought some of the conversations we have had with members were worth noting. The Governor Tim Pawlenty (R-MN) linchpin of the tax bill is the 3.9% cap on property taxes. This is generally...
May 17, 2008
04:10 am The Senate passed SF3780 on a vote of 62 to 5. The bill passed the House on a vote of 127 to 7. The conference committee on HF1812 the Supplemental Budget Bill is currently underway. We understand negotiations are also occurring and the focus is on additional...
May 14, 2008
Yesterday, Governor Tim Pawlenty (R-MN ) contacted Speaker of the House Margaret Anderson Kelliher (DFL-60A, Minneapolis) on the House floor and encouraged her to suspend the debate on the education finance bill in the spirit moving the global budget negotiations...
