Feb 25, 2000
On Wednesday, Checks & Balances publisher Shawn Towle felt compelled to express his feelings on a single house legislature before the Senate Election Laws Committee. We have made his comments available for those who missed the testimony. We can say without...
Feb 25, 2000
Mr. Chairman and members of the Senate Election Laws Committee, My name is Shawn Towle and I am the publisher of the online magazine Checks & Balances. My publication found on the Internet at https://checksandbalances.com has taken the editorial position opposing...
Feb 17, 2000
Some of the best “political” parties are Minnesotans’ for a Democratic Majority events. The next one will be held on February 24th 7:00 PM at Chang O’Hara’s Bistro. The gathering is being called “Mid-Session Madness” and the honored guests are...
Feb 17, 2000
The first true debate among the large field of DFL candidates with a press panel the will occur on Tuesday, February 22nd, 7:00 PM at the Labor Center, 411 Main, in St. Paul. The event is sponsored by the 6th Congressional District DFL, National Association of Letter...
Feb 17, 2000
Some get out and others weigh in. The developing morass that is found on the DFL side in the 4th Congressional District contest to replace Congressman Bruce Vento (D-MN04) is getting pathetic. The departure of Sen. Richard Cohen (DFL-64, St. Paul) has not reduced the...
Feb 17, 2000
An interesting analysis of Light Rail Transit (LRT) has started being discussed in various circles. It is a twist on NIMBY (Not in My Backyard) let’s call it CHARM (Clear Highways and Roads for Me). The more people who use the system the better off my commute will...
Feb 17, 2000
The referral of the Governor’s unicameral proposal out of the state House Government Operations & Veteran’s Affairs Policy Committee and on to the State Government Finance Committee came as somewhat of a surprise on Monday. The 23 to 0 vote proved that the...
Feb 17, 2000
The proposal by the Governor Jesse Ventura (RP-MN) Administration to set aside $855 Million dollars for future tax relief is a nonstarter in the debate over the tax debate this session. House Tax Committee Chairman Rep Ron Abrams (R-45A, Minnetonka) informed the...
Feb 17, 2000
The tireless battle between members of the State Senate and acting Commissioner Steve Minn continues to play out like a theatrical production. Intrigue, allegations, rumors, and threats are all part of the drama. The one question is who is the protagonist? Is it the...
Feb 10, 2000
It is no longer a rumor. We were right on the mark. Former Congressman Tim Penny (D-MN) will not be joining the field of candidates to challenge US Senator Rod Grams (R-MN). Campaign manager Sean McDonough has read a prepared statement from Penny making the...
