Jan 28, 2003
We understand one of the new arguments for the Cover All Kids program will be a calculation of social costs. The cost per person is $189.36 for 2003. This translates into one new electronic device for a resident in Eagan rather than healthcare coverage for a child in...
Jan 28, 2003
We saw Twins President Jerry Bell in the hallway and asked him if he remained optimistic about a Twins Stadium. He said, No, they have no money.” We asked him if he was seeking local bonding authority and he said, “Yes.” He confided he wanted it to...
Jan 28, 2003
If Rep. Mary Liz Holberg (R-36A, Lakeville) becomes the Chair of the Civil Law Committee people with an interest in Tort Reform should take notice. We believe she is willing to reengage in the discussion and may even move a bill. There are many discussions in the...
Jan 28, 2003
Some questions asked in the House of Representatives are: Who will get which Chair and is this the end of the Pawlenty Administration selecting people from the House? Well if the Alice Seagren move occurs the answer to the last question is no and we are hearing there...
Jan 28, 2003
Yesterday, after nearly every DFL House member spoke against the bill the Republican Majority passed their version to address the $346 million dollar shortfall for the 2003 Budget. There were few big points scored by the minority as they futilely stood before the...
Jan 23, 2003
After two devastating DFL House elections Anna Youngerman has signed on with Public Relations firm Himle Horner as a Senior Account Executive. To her credit Youngerman is a capable organizer and insightful person. Her main problems in each election were factors beyond...
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
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