May 25, 2001
It has become clear that the Ventura Administration is a tight-lipped operation and seeks to prevent any leaks from occurring by having stringent repercussions for any who digress. This was evident during the transition period. We have learned one reason they are most...
May 25, 2001
We have been able to ferret out the Governor is set to take King Solomon like approach and is going to propose that they split the baby in half and see which side truly wants to let the child live or in real terms the session to end. Governor Jesse Ventura (IP-MN) has...
May 25, 2001
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May 25, 2001
The two sides met with House Speaker Steve Sviggum (R–27B, Kenyon) and Senate Majority Leader Roger Moe (DFL–02, Erskine) in the lead roles. They emerged to announce that a deal had been struck. The two sides had agreed in principle and on targets for spending. Moe...
May 25, 2001
Other names are being thrown in the ring for Governor. Sen Becky Lourey (DFL–08, Kerrick) is expressing interest in the job now held by Governor Jesse Ventura (IP-MN). Lourey has been a avid supporter of the right to keep and bear arms, but has come under criticism...
May 25, 2001
Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-MN04) is coming more and more into her own every time we hear her speak publicly. As a freshman member of Congress, she is the embodiment of a modern-day Representative. CBS News picked up on her criticism of the Bush Energy Policy and...
May 25, 2001
Since the legislature is no longer in session, the meetings being held are unofficial and are being called “working groups.” In order for any legislation to pass it will have to be reintroduced as a new bill and then be acted upon. The Governor has assured...
May 23, 2001
There wasn’t a train wreck this legislative session, the engine was moving far too slowly. It was more like a slow-motion engine driven off of the tracks. The spending bills for this legislative session are not the reason things were held up, that credit goes to the...
May 23, 2001
We had thought Patrick Rosenstiel was set to handle the Campaign Manager duties for Mark Stenglein in his bid for Mayor of Minneapolis, but we were wrong. He will be a campaign consultant while Brian McClung will be handling the managerial duties. How do we know, you...
May 23, 2001
As a first-term Congresswoman Rep Betty McCollum (D-MN04) recognizes the importance of the election. The configurations of Congressional Districts are still a question mark and the dominance of the suburban constituency just as questionable.Congressman Bill Luther...
