May 5, 2001
The K-12 Bill saw final passage on the House floor on Thursday evening after an arduous debate from the DFL side. The minority party decided to employ a new strategy by having every one of their caucus members stand and address the impact of this bill on the schools...
May 5, 2001
In 1972, George McGovern (D-SD) was the Democratic candidate for President who embodied the belief of the youth of America that the war in Vietnam would be brought to an end. He failed in his quest for the Presidency but his commitment to his principles continued on....
May 2, 2001
South St Paul Mayor Kathleen Gaylord is involved in a pissing contest with Sen Jim Metzen (DFL-39, South St. Paul), Rep Tom Pugh (DFL-39A, South St. Paul), Rep Bob Milbert (DFL-39B, South St. Paul) and members of her local business community. The issue at hand is the...
May 2, 2001
As the negotiations between the House, Senate and Governor’s Office begin in earnest next week, the role of Finance Commissioner Pam Wheelock will become more evident. She is frequently referred to as Governor Wheelock. We have been interested to see that the...
May 2, 2001
Republicans are letting us know that we are right on in believing the spin that former Republican Party Chair Bill Cooper is the only thing keeping Brian Sullivan’s campaign afloat. The opportunity for Rep Tim Pawlenty (R-38B, Eagan) is nigh and we understand he will...
May 2, 2001
The person who claims to be the principal architect of the charter school movement is former state Sen Ember Reichgott Junge (DFL-45, Robbinsdale). She has received a number of awards from national organizations recognizing her efforts. Since her departure from the...
May 2, 2001
At the beginning of the 2001 election cycle, we understood a deal had been struck among the various members of the St. Paul Trades and Labor Assembly to forgo any endorsements from any part of the group and stand unified behind a single candidate. This prospect...
May 2, 2001
Last week, State Auditor Judi Dutcher (DFL-MN) filed her papers to form a campaign committee in a bid to become the first female Governor in Minnesota history. She put out a press release acknowledging her filing but committed the same faux pas many others have in...
May 2, 2001
The DFLers in the State House are once again learning what type of relationship they have within the legislative process. On Tuesday, House Minority Leader Tom Pugh (DFL-39A, South St. Paul) questioned the appointment of five Republican members to a Conference...
May 2, 2001
Rep Arlon Lindner (R-33A, Corcoran) sent the following email to his House colleagues regarding the visit from the exiled Tibetan Dalai Lama. “As a Christian, I am offended that we would have the Dalai Lama come and speak to a joint meeting of our Minnesota...
