Mar 16, 2000
Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack (D-IA) has called for a summit meeting with Governor Jesse Ventura (RP-MN) in Ventura Iowa, which is up north near the Minnesota border, to help heal the wounds caused by Jesse’s relentless jokes about Iowa. It’s possible it could happen this...
Mar 16, 2000
Checks & Balances is having a party to celebrate our fifth year of production. It will be held on March 30th in the Rathskeller at the Minnesota Brewing Company. The event will feature free food, beer, and other beverages. We will begin the festivities at 5:00 PM...
Mar 16, 2000
Checks & Balances has attempted to try to analyze the delegates selected at this weekend’s Senate District conventions held in the 4th Congressional District. So far we have combed through the 1100 or so names and found a limited number of duplications. Mostly the...
Mar 16, 2000
The DFL Party instituted a new process this year and moved the precinct caucuses, now called precinct meetings, to the weekend. The information that we have had is a fairly mixed bag. The turnout from the precinct meetings was down from past years and there may have...
Mar 16, 2000
If the bonding bill becomes an opportunity for local projects DFLers should take their lead from House Tax Committee Chairman Ron Abrams (R-45A) Minnetonka. Abrams came before the Capital Investment Committee and requested $6 Million for a marina on Lake Minnetonka....
Mar 16, 2000
The Republican House Caucus is trying to stem the tide of bad press that has been flowing their way in recent weeks. It started with the Rep Arlon Linder (R-33A, Corcoran) his comments on the “Right Religion,” they were followed by the Rep Jim Rostberg...
Mar 16, 2000
The adage that you can draw more flies with honey than vinegar is a simple idea, which even Governor Jesse Ventura (RP-MN) should grasp. In his latest tour in southeastern Minnesota, he has pretty much sent the unicameral proposal down the tubes by his own words. If...
Mar 16, 2000
Secretary of Energy Bill Richardson will be the keynote speaker for the 22nd Annual Hubert Humphrey Day Dinner on April 15th. The evening will honor the work of retiring Congressman Bruce Vento (D-MN04). The event will take place at 6:00 PM at the Prom Center in...
Mar 10, 2000
Two weeks ago Law & Politics magazine sent out a survey soliciting information on the “Best and Worst Lobbyists.” This idea was seen as cute and funny initially, but upon reflection may be damaging to the careers of people who are named. How do you...
Mar 10, 2000
The DFL Precinct Caucus process has always depended on the drafting of resolutions for changes to the Party Platform. This year is no different except the exchange of e-mail and websites allow groups and organizations to ally and bring the same items into the process...
