Taxes 2022, the Big Negotiation

National Report If we learned anything from Donald J Trump (R) it is the value of hyperbole and overselling. This is why we have been left with the Big Lie, and the stamp of his Presidency and its greasy stain. If President Joe Biden (D) wants to save his Build Back...

Taxes 2022, the Big Negotiation, Minnesota Style

Minnesota Report As the 2022 Legislative Session commences today, we see an opportunity for a compromise on taxes would be mutually beneficial to both political parties, but would take a Herculean Lift to pass. In the light of a $7.7 billion surplus, which we have...

Is Putin’s Ukrainian Posturing Just a Feint?

International and Minnesota Report As the Biden Administration is focused on the Russian build-up surrounding Ukraine, we wonder as the attention is fixated on this region, what is happening elsewhere around the globe. In the case of Vladmir Putin, are his designs on...

Have Republicans Forgotten to Listen to Their Mothers?

Minnesota Report My mother often said, the adage, “Better safe than sorry.” Which then begs the question “Beware the unintended consequences.” In the contest for the Governorship, the Republican candidates will be constantly fighting uphill against Governor Tim Walz...

2022 Legislative Deadlines

Minnesota Report The announcement by Speaker of the House Melissa Hortman (DFL-36B, Brooklyn Park) and Senate Majority Leader Jeremy Miller (R-28, Winona) are set. The first deadline of the 2022 is 25th, the 2nd April 1st (No Fooling) and the 3rd on April 8th. Another...

Muhammad to Enter Ramsey County Commissioner Race

Minnesota Report Nick Muhammad, Executive Director of the Black Civic Network is preparing to announce his candidacy for Ramsey County Commissioner in the 6th District. He has been active in the local political scene helping St Paul Mayor Melvin Carter III (DFL-St...

Moran Running for Ramsey County Board

Minnesota Report Rep Rena Moran’s (DFL-65A, St Paul) name is now added to the list of those not seeking reelection. She will be a candidate for the Ramsey County Board seat being vacated by Toni Carter (DFL). Moran the current House Ways and Means Chair, will...

Santa Walz and the Grinch Senate Republicans

Minnesota Report Governor Tim Walz (DFL-MN) proposal to allot $700.000 million and provide to single tax-filers under $164,000, $175 and joint filers $350 is receiving a traditional response from Republicans, who are calling it a gimmick and in turn calling for...

A Legislative Compromise on a Congressional Map Still Possible

Minnesota Report A letter was sent from Peter Wattson and Joe Mansky to the chairs of the House and Senate Redistricting Committees, as we had said prior there being a possibility of agreement on a Congressional Map because the two offered by the Wattson and the...

A Conversation with Professor Corrie

Minnesota Report We spoke with Concordia College-St Paul Professor Bruce Corrie about the Redistricting Plan that carries his name. We referred to this plan like a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) at the United Nations, because their principles were not tied to any...