Jan 12, 2000
Attorney General Mike Hatch (DFL-MN) has taken the lead on the privacy issue. He has been building a lot of popular support in his attacks on U.S. Bank and HMOs. Many people feel that they have been violated by the practices of these and other institutions. The...
Jan 12, 2000
The initial candidacy of Hubert “The Happy Warrior” Humphrey II in 1960, then the election to the Vice-President in 1964 made Minnesota a factor in national politics. All eyes were focused on the North Star State in 1968 with both Humphrey and US...
Jan 12, 2000
Governor Jesse Ventura (RP-MN) set out on a tour of 14 cities in Greater Minnesota to bring forward his agenda for the 2000 legislative session. He began on Tuesday in Willmar then on to Clara City, Granite Falls, Cottonwood, Marshall, Slayton, Fulda, Windom, and...
Jan 6, 2000
An interesting piece of information came to light after the publication of the last Player’s Page. It seems that acting DOER Commissioner former Rep. Wayne Simoneau wasn’t only a solid labor vote while in the state House, he was MAPE’s legislator of...
Jan 6, 2000
Nancy Hylden is not only a lobbyist for Faegre & Benson, LLP she is also an accomplished marathoner. She is one of eleven women in the state of Minnesota who has qualified to compete in the Olympic trials February 26th in Columbia, SC. In order to qualify runners...
Jan 6, 2000
If you’re a Republican interested in discussing the future of the Republican Party in the year 2000 the place to be on January 13th at 7 p.m. is Vinnie’s Restaurant in Minneapolis. There US Senator Rod Grams (R-MN), Secretary of State Mary Kiffmeyer...
Jan 6, 2000
James Hirst is seen by some to be a bane on the political system and to others, he is an advocate for personal freedoms. He is a tobacco lobbyist. Hirst is considering a foray into another side of politics. He is thinking about running for elected office....
Jan 6, 2000
If you follow activity in the Minnesota State Legislature there are three dates that should be marked on your calendar. They are: Friday, March 03, 2000 deadline for bills to leave first house of origin Friday, March 10, 2000 deadline for bills to leave second house...
Jan 6, 2000
In late December, Congressman Bill Luther (D-MN06) announced the creation of a new “online office”. The office is available at http://www.house.gov/luther, and is designed to offer many of the same services currently available from Luther’s...
Jan 6, 2000
A lot has changed over the last six months when forecasting the future for Republican prospects in the state senate. During the last legislative session, Republicans had a lot to be excited about. They had successfully elected two senators in special elections. Brian...
