Passed and Pending Legislation

Minnesota Report On Monday, the legislature met in a joint session to advance four persons to serve as members of the University of Minnesota Board of Regents from the 2nd, 3rd, and 8th Congressional Districts along with one at-large member, all for a term of six...

What Does Minnesota Look Like Politically in 2023?

Minnesota Report If a person unfamiliar with the political landscape of Minnesota were to try and understand our political make-up and were to use the spate of legislation passing this session, they might believe Minnesota to be a hard left-leaning state. Now, there...

The Cannabis Bill Takes a Midnight Pause

Minnesota Report HF100 Omnibus cannabis bill ran out-of-procedural time last night, due to a desire in the House chamber to not legislate after 12:00 pm out of consideration for member’s safety. The body adjourned shortly after the witching hour to return today at...

The Conflicts Between Local Control and Preemption

Minnesota Report Last night during the debate on HF100 Omnibus cannabis bill Rep Jim Nash (R-48A, Waconia) brought forward an amendment on Local Control, with the crux being local communities could if passed be able to state where or not they would allow the sale of...

A Lament for a Lost Friend

Minnesota & Texas Report When 911 happened our nation came together, when Donald J Trump (R) was elected our nation was rent asunder. When January 6th happened, our nation descended into a depth of despair and as the daily incidents of gun violence occur on our...

Governor Tim Walz 2023 State of the State Address

Minnesota Report Last night, Governor Tim Walz (DFL-MN) returned to the House Legislative Chamber to deliver his State of the State address. It was clear from the tenor of the speech, the highlights of accomplishments were far greater with DFL control of the...

Use Technology to Adequately Determine Miles Used for Deliveries

Minnesota Report GPS Technology is the tool Uber and Lyft use to determine their costs for a pick-up for ride shares. Door Dash uses the same for deliveries and UPS makes all of its delivery routes as right turn only to determine the fewest stops for drivers. Instead...