Jan 23, 2003
Paul Omodt now moves from the political behind the scenes political strategy and communication side of the political game to elected official side of things. Even though he was not elected Omodt will serve out the remaining term of new elected Rep Ron Latz (DFL-44B,...
Jan 23, 2003
It appears not to be strictly Republicans seeking opportunities in 2003. We are hearing Rep. Tom Huntley’s (DFL-07A, Duluth) name as a candidate for Duluth Mayor. With this election season fairly sparse we will be following both the Zenith and Capitol City’s politics...
Jan 23, 2003
In our last installment of the Player’s Page we discussed the DFL Central Committee meeting. We focused on the election for Associate Chair and the DFL’s Legislative Agenda. In the leadership contest Tarryl Clark handily defeated her opponents. Clark received 202...
Jan 23, 2003
We are working to improve your experience with Checks & Balances. We have a number of new features and layout coming in the month of February. We are asking our readers to take a moment a fill out a survey form to help us in this endeavor....
Jan 23, 2003
We doubt when the proposal for lifetime hunting and fishing licenses happened people would see the need to rush out and make a purchase, but with the impending budget shortfall and an expected increase in state fees it would seem like a good idea. The Department of...
Jan 23, 2003
The Minnesota Senior Federation has actively supported seniors in their quests to find cheaper medicines. They along with candidate and then U.S. Senator Mark Dayton (D) have sponsored trips to Canada in pursuit of low cost pharmaceuticals. It is quite unsettling to...
Jan 23, 2003
We will be the first to say there is nothing wrong with a member of the Minnesota Legislature having side income and making money. This is a citizen’s legislature and the pittance paid for the required time commitment and work is not something many people can live...
Jan 23, 2003
When we received word on the pending Rep. Rick Stanek (R-32B, Maple Grove) appointment to the Department of Public Safety (DPS) we held onto idea of Pawlenty Chief of Staff Charlie Weaver playing a dual role after completion of the legislative session and hence his...
Jan 14, 2003
We are awaiting a meeting of the St. Paul City DFL and expect two significant resignations. We understand both the Chair C. Scott Cooper and Brigid McDonough are planning on stepping down. Cooper is planning on a bid for the Ward 2 seat and McDonough is...
Jan 14, 2003
It is always good to see fresh faces in any political organization. This week on Thursday some of the younger members of the DFL House Caucus are having a party/fundraiser to elevate their status in the political ranks. On Thursday at Sweeney’s Reps. Katie...
