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...
Feb 10, 2000
The hot rumor being circulated to us at Checks & Balances is that former Congressman Tim Penny (D-MN01) will not be a candidate for the seat held by US Senator Rod Grams (R-MN). The way we understand things are a press release will be put out Monday explaining...
Feb 10, 2000
Publisher Shawn Towle has written another story about Governor Jesse Ventura (RP-MN) for IntellectualCapitol.com. This time he discusses the Governor’s 2000 Tour…. This content is for Monthly General Subscription, Monthly Premium Subscription, Annual General...
Feb 10, 2000
Checks & Balances came across an interesting e-mail message sent from House Majority Caucus Jeanne Danaher. The message discussed something that most people who have been around legislative politics already know there isn’t any time off during the...
Feb 10, 2000
The House Republican caucus lost a prime politically opportunity to have someone readily available to do their dirty work and not be caught in the splashing mud. Rep. Doug Reuter (I-28A, Owatonna) has made it clear that he will lob bombs at any target that he sets his...
