Jun 1, 2001
The results are in and they provide an interesting picture. We asked the question “What effect do you think the impasse during the legislative session will have on Tim Pawlenty’s bid for Governor?” 12% of respondents who are self-confessed...
Jun 1, 2001
Another issue we found of interest is a possible link between Minnesota Public Radio and the quest for unfavorable stories on the Attorney General’s office. Now it will be easy to make the linkage by reiterating the fact that Minnesota Public Radio butted heads with...
Jun 1, 2001
Wednesday morning at an informal gathering between Attorney General Mike Hatch (DFL-MN) and members of the Capitol Press Corps he informed the assemble he would sue if the United Airlines/US Airways merger went through. The creation of this 900lbs gorilla in the...
Jun 1, 2001
The agreement between Governor Jesse Ventura (IP-MN), House Speaker Steve Sviggum (R–27B, Kenyon) and Senate Majority Leader Roger Moe (DFL–02, Erskine) on the 2002-03 Budget and Tax Bill is only in broad parameters. The two sides may have struck a compromise, but the...
Jun 1, 2001
Governor Jesse Ventura (IP-MN) put out a press release on Wednesday saying he was intending to call a Special Session for a week later on June 6th. In the document, he said, he was preparing to meet with the various chairs of the conference committees this Friday and...
Jun 1, 2001
The demands of Democratically oriented interest groups this legislative session was far beyond the pale especially since the DFL only retains 1/3rd actual power. By extension then the DFL should only be able to deliver one-third of the result, which is what happened...
Jun 1, 2001
Arne “Tucker” Carlson has left Kelm & Associates. His new position is Minnesota Group Government Affairs Director for Charter Communications a cable television company. Charter has approximately 300,000 customers in 185 communities in Minnesota....
Jun 1, 2001
The AFL –CIO Executive Council will be meeting at Giant’s Ridge June 7th and 8th to select the replacement for retiring President Bernard Brommer. It is expected that Secretary/Treasurer Ray Waldron will be the successor and AFSCME’s Steve Hunter will fill Waldron’s...
Jun 1, 2001
It has seemed like the newspapers had forgotten all about Rep Matt Entenza (DFL–64A, St. Paul until yesterday. Entenza filed a complaint with the Campaign Finance & Disclosure Board and the Hennepin County Attorney against the Jetsporters Association. The...
Jun 1, 2001
We understand former Vice-President Al Gore (D-MN) will be in the Twin Cities for an event at the home of Vance Opperman on Monday. The purpose is to thank all of the people who help in the 2000 campaign. Of course, it will also help to keep him in mind for...
