Mar 16, 1999
We at Checks & Balances like to stay on top of the where things are developing around the legislature. So we thought that it would be a good idea to query the Senate staff on how things are going so far. We discussed a number of topics from the forthcoming...
Mar 13, 1999
The flurry of activity that has created a large amount of responsibility at the state legislative level stemming from the federal government is called dual federalism. This trend started with President Jimmy Carter (D) and was further fostered by Ronald Reagan (R)....
Mar 13, 1999
Last Wednesday’s, lead story of the St. Paul Legal Ledger Administration Power Shift Underway, discussed the significant changes that are occurring between the State Legislature, the Governor’s Office, and the various departments. In the past the...
Mar 9, 1999
DFLers who attended the Humphrey Day Dinner the previous week were surprised to see a large number of people at the Ranger Party. The DFL’s premier fundraising event was held at the same location. The principal difference is that hardly anyone came. These new...
Mar 6, 1999
Last week the House majority added on a provision in the Ways and Means Committee that failed to pass the Senate Environment Committee on a close vote. This issue is one that is close to the hearts and minds of Republicans activists, party leaders, and elected...
Mar 5, 1999
Today the Democratic Senate Campaign Committee (DSCC) is in town talking to potential candidates for 2000. Here in town, they have met with Michael Ciresi and David Lillehaug. They are also expected to speak with the other potential candidates. One would expect that...
Mar 5, 1999
The Associated Press’ loss is Minnesota Public Radio’s gain. Bill Wareham is going back to MPR. He will be working with his old partner Mike Mulcahy. The two left MPR in the early 90’s and there was a lot of speculation as to why. Much of the fault...
Mar 5, 1999
The annual Media Day at the Capitol is set for March 11th. The both the Republican and DFL caucus communication departments put on the event. There will be a panel discussion including Kerri Miller from KARE 11, Pat Sweeney of the St Paul Pioneer Press, Rochelle...
Mar 5, 1999
The runway is cleared now that DFL Party Chair Dick Senese has declared that he will not seek re-election. This was just a formality he wasn’t expected to vie for the post again. After all of the posturing that has occurred since the November election two...
Mar 5, 1999
On Monday, the House Committee on Government Operations & Veteran’s Policy passed out a bill moving the date of the Primary from September to June. Tomorrow the DFL Constitution Commission will consider the suggestions for party reform that have come out of...
