Jun 15, 2001
As legislators move forward in their political careers they tend to take on more of a statesmanlike posture. Their decisions are determined more on the merits of an issue rather than the raw politics thereby the justifications become simpler and defending the...
Jun 7, 2001
June 7, 2001 Minnesota Chamber of CommerceNorthern Dakota County Chamber of CommerceBurnsville Chamber of Commerce Dear Members, I know you are closely following the activity at the State Capitol, which will lead us to statewide property tax reform. While...
Jun 7, 2001
Cursor.org has published a story that will not make Governor Jesse Ventura (IP-MN) very happy. It challenges his claim of “hunting men” and through research by Bill Salisbury, not the Pioneer Press one, has put forward some compelling information. They...
Jun 7, 2001
Geoff Bartsh with the Minnesota Business Partnership and Carol Backstrom, most recently with Senate Majority Research, are joining the HealthPartners government relation’s team led by William Fehrenbach…. This content is for Monthly General Subscription, Monthly...
Jun 7, 2001
Ward 1 Long Benanav Blakey Kelly Megard Rettman No Endorse Spoil 1 23 29 0 4 0 6 6 1 2 22 32 0 5 0 5 3 0 3 21 39 0 4 0 0 4 0 4 23 38 0 3 0 0 6 0 5 21 37 0 8 0 0… This content is for Monthly General Subscription, Monthly Premium Subscription, Annual...
Jun 7, 2001
Even if Bob Long continues his quest into the primary he will do so without his current campaign manager Jo Mattson. Because Mattson is the Associate Chair of the Fourth Congressional District she would be required to support the DFL endorsed candidate or resign her...
Jun 7, 2001
It was announced yesterday that one of the most obstructionist and problematic of Minnesota’s non-elected political people would no longer be a fixture at the state Capitol and in fact, she will be leaving the state. Jackie Schweitz will be joining her husband in the...
Jun 7, 2001
The leadership of the state Republican Party is up for re-election at their next Central Committee meeting and to date, they remain uncontested. Party Chair Ron Eibensteiner, Deputy Chair George Cable, and Secretary/Treasurer Ron Carey should all easily slide back in....
Jun 7, 2001
Speaking of Mayor Pat Awada (R-Eagan) we understand she is being mentioned as another Eagan resident, don’t forget House Majority Leader Tim Pawlenty (R-38B, Eagan), for a constitutional office. The current Eagan Mayor’s name is being circulated as a good candidate...
Jun 7, 2001
City Business selected four well-known political names in their recent 40 under 40 list. DFL Party Chair Mike Erlandson, former Republican Party Chairman Chris Georgacas, Political operative Erich Mische and Mayor Patricia Awada (R-Eagan) made the list. …...
