Jan 20, 1999
The Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board announced their recommendations for election law reforms to the 1999 legislature. The January 8th Press Release contains a wide-ranging number of proposals that the board would like to see the State Legislature...
Jan 20, 1999
The event was staged more like a WWF cage match than a gubernatorial inaugural party. That is not to say that more stuffed shirts make a good event. A vast array of people from all walks of life poured into the Target Center on Saturday night. A group of three drag...
Jan 20, 1999
The State Senate and House have announced their significant dates for 1999. The following are the deadlines for legislation this session: First Hearing March 19th Second Hearing March 31st Bills with fiscal impact April 16th Easter Break is scheduled for March 31st...
Jan 20, 1999
Tuesday the Governor’s Sales Tax Rebate was discussed in committee. There was a bill jacketed but there was no number assigned to it. The chief author and sole sponsor is Rep. Dave Bishop (R) district 30B, Rochester. The process that brought this bill forward...
Jan 20, 1999
Just before his exit from the podium, Duluth News Tribune reporter Dan Bernard fired off a quick quip. He asked, “Are you considering singing lessons,” referring to the Governor’s Inaugural bash duet with Warren Zevon. The Governor didn’t take...
Jan 20, 1999
After two high profile resignations in the Department of Natural Resources, the writing was on the wall. Ron Nargang’s resignation on Friday followed by Gail Lewellan’s on Monday ratcheted up the pressure for Commissioner Al Horner to go. Horner may have...
Jan 15, 1999
On Monday Hatch supporters should pick up a US News and World Report. Our new Attorney General Mike Hatch (DFL-MN) is following in the steps of his predecessor and making a splash nationally. Hatch is taking on companies who commit fraud and bilk people through a...
Jan 15, 1999
Attorney General Mike Hatch (DFL-MN) proved that he is a man of his word. Hatch appeared in court earlier this week to act as an expert witness on behalf of 3M. Hatch’s knowledge of insurance companies comes from his Commerce and litigation experience. The issue...
Jan 15, 1999
If you ever met Sen Dallas Sams (DFL-12, Staples), you would meet one of the nicest people in the legislature. Yes, he is married to Mary Beth Davidson head of Government Relations for Hennepin County. He took a sizable cut in pay to come to St. Paul to represent the...
Jan 15, 1999
Just in case you missed it. All three of the final decision-makers Governor Jesse Ventura, Senate Majority Leader Roger Moe (DFL-02, Erskine), and Speaker of the House Steve Sviggum (R-28B, Kenyon) sat on the NewsNight couch on Monday providing their takes on the...
