Mar 30, 2001
On Wednesday, the United States Census Bureau sent out the official number for the population of the state of Minnesota. Our state topped out at a whopping 4.919 million. The population shifts in the various areas were actually somewhat different than...
Mar 25, 2001
We understand from sources close to the Administration that former DFL State Representative Joel Jacobs is not likely to return to the Public Utilities Commission for a 2nd term. He was appointed by Governor Arne Carlson in 1995 to serve a six-year term and was...
Mar 25, 2001
The Twins Stadium may have passed out of committee in order to meet with the prescribed deadline, but the initiative was not met with much favor in 1997 and it probably will not fare much better in 2001. The reason is the owner, Carl Pohlad. Support for Pohlad is the...
Mar 25, 2001
PoliticOnline.com is looking for people willing to weigh in on their opinions on the 25 most innovative people or organizations that are changing the political world, as we know it. As they say on their website, “PoliticsOnline is doing a worldwide survey of its...
Mar 25, 2001
Al Shofe is a name familiar to many who work with issues associated with the Tobacco Industry. Shofe is the former Minnesota lead for the Tobacco Institute. He now is the Chief of Staff for Congressman Gil Gutknecht (R-MN01)…. This content is for Monthly...
Mar 25, 2001
We sent this item off to our subscription list but also felt not everyone may have seen it. Rep Alice Hausman (DFL–66B, St. Paul) has decided to forgo a bid to become the mayor of St. Paul and has formally announced her support for former City Councilmember Bob...
Mar 25, 2001
We expect the House State Government Finance Committee will again be the vehicle the Republican House majority turns to for finding saving in this year’s budget. Last time they were able to find more than they were even asked to by House Leadership. The red pen...
Mar 25, 2001
It was not surprising to see the Republican House majority reject embracing the idea of raising the daily per diem for their members by $10.00 inline with the State Senate. Republicans are usually a fiscally conservative lot and would not like to campaign against...
Mar 25, 2001
We are hearing House Speaker Steve Sviggum (R-28B, Kenyon) may be having some problems with a group one would think he should understand well, rural legislators. Rural members of his own caucus are feeling left out with the spending priorities being discussed. From...
Mar 25, 2001
Rep Doug Peterson (DFL–13B, Madison) has had more time on his hands since the DFL fell into the minority. The results have been a number of beautiful renderings of salmon and trout shown in brilliant colors. We at Checks & Balances have dubbed the work...
