May 5, 2001
Tomorrow, Saturday, May 5th is the Minneapolis City Convention. It will take place at Augsburg College and begins at 10:00 AM. The contest between two-term incumbent Mayor Sharon Sayles Belton (DFL), former Twin Cities Reader Publisher RT Rybak (DFL) and Minneapolis...
May 5, 2001
IT’S TIME TO STAND UP FOR STEEL by Kevin Fahey Today, the US Steel and Iron Ore Industry, pushed by depressed steel prices due to failed governmental trade policies, is on the brink of collapse. Nineteen US steel companies and one Canadian company have filed for...
May 5, 2001
The future of the domestic steel and taconite industry is in the hands of the U.S. House of Representatives. The House is considering Steel Revitalization Act of 2001. It is surprising that every member of the Minnesota Congressional delegation has yet to sign on to...
May 5, 2001
Darrell McKigney and the Taxpayers League should take read from any chapter of “How to Win Friends and Influence People,” by Dale Carnegie. The rightwing extremists are continuing their assault on the Republican House Majority. The latest press release...
May 5, 2001
The State House left the floor last night around 12:30 AM after final passage of the State Government Finance Bill. Chair Phil Krinkie’s (R-53A, Shoreview) bill spends a net $707 million in general funds slightly under the Governor’s recommended $760.5 million....
May 5, 2001
The debate over the House Tax Plan is underway at the posting of this article. The main argument from the DFL side is voiced by House Minority Leader Tom Pugh (DFL-39A, South St.Paul) “There’s no doubt that this is a big tax cut that has a little something for...
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...
