Jun 1, 2001
The AFL –CIO Executive Council will be meeting at Giant’s Ridge June 7th and 8th to select the replacement for retiring President Bernard Brommer. It is expected that Secretary/Treasurer Ray Waldron will be the successor and AFSCME’s Steve Hunter will fill Waldron’s...
Jun 1, 2001
It has seemed like the newspapers had forgotten all about Rep Matt Entenza (DFL–64A, St. Paul until yesterday. Entenza filed a complaint with the Campaign Finance & Disclosure Board and the Hennepin County Attorney against the Jetsporters Association. The...
Jun 1, 2001
We understand former Vice-President Al Gore (D-MN) will be in the Twin Cities for an event at the home of Vance Opperman on Monday. The purpose is to thank all of the people who help in the 2000 campaign. Of course, it will also help to keep him in mind for...
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...
