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...
Mar 25, 2001
Here is an interesting idea. What if the spending decisions the legislature makes this year are not actually the final decision. Since it appears the legislature will be returning in 2002 for a bonding bill, why couldn’t they revisit the various areas where there...
Mar 25, 2001
The Minnesota Vikings brought forward their own proposal for a study rather than an actual project, in their quest for a new stadium. The retractable roof facility will cost between $450 and $550 million. Sen Dave Johnson (DFL–40, Bloomington), himself a former...
Mar 25, 2001
Here is something that has failed to make the newspapers. At Thursday’s session of the State House, the DFL scored an empiric victory. It is true many of the Democrats have not completely understood the reality of their being in the minority and being unable to pass...
Mar 21, 2001
The Iron Range delegation will be holding their traditional Iron Range Party at the Capitol Complex Armory on April 4th. Hibbing native Paul Metsa will provide the entertainment…. This content is for Monthly General Subscription, Monthly Premium Subscription,...
