Jan 14, 2003
The results of the November election have brought a new crop of legislators to St. Paul who will not be shy about advancing their agenda. Many elected who support overturning all abortion legislation and are strong gun advocates. There are few moderates in this new...
Jan 14, 2003
With Tom Hanson being tapped as Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of Legislative and Cabinet Affairs by Governor Tim Pawlenty (R-MN), the House needed a new strategist and they selected Jason Rohloff to be the Legislative Director. Rohloff is a capable...
Jan 14, 2003
Congressman Mark Kennedy (R-MN02) has his eyes on the prize. Word out of Washington D.C. as we understand it, Kennedy passed on the Commerce Committee and accepted a seat on the Financial Services Committee. This is a no-brainer the Commerce Committee is a much...
Jan 14, 2003
Governor Tim Pawlenty has resurrected another forgotten Republican name in his appointments to positions in his administration. Last week it was Grunseth and this week it is Ludeman. Pawlenty chose former State Senator Cal Ludeman (R-MN), who lost handily to...
Jan 14, 2003
President George W. Bush’s economic stimulus package is not good news for the Pawlenty Administration, since the reduction in dividend taxes. Understanding general investment strategy we know when the incentives for investment in the stock market increase, bonds...
Jan 14, 2003
During the press conference members of the press corps were quick to comment on the day and night differences between Tim Pawlenty knowledge of the issues and that of Jesse Ventura. It is clear this Governor is on the ball. While Ventura would present the overall...
Jan 14, 2003
Today, at 10:00 AM Governor Tim Pawlenty (R) brought forward his proposed solution to address the budget shortfall of 2003. He acknowledged the pain and shared sacrifice required from all Minnesotan’s, but expressed his feeling of optimism the people of this state...
Jan 14, 2003
Today in Ways and Means, all of the Finance Bills will be cobbled together, much to the chagrin of Rep. Mark Olson (R-16B, Big Lake), into a single piece of legislation. Olson opposes legislation not following the single subject requirement. We believe the argument...
Jan 8, 2003
In an attempt to streamline government the new email designations no longer require the ending of state.mn.us. When you want an email to someone working in either the House or Senate now that needs appear is house.mn or senate.mn at the end of the email...
Jan 8, 2003
Glen Taylor may now be the owner of the Minnesota Timberwolves and an often mentioned prospective owner of the Minnesota Vikings as well as a former State Senator, but he is also a shrewd businessman. We understand his company Corporate Graphics International is the...
