What Can Get Done in the Short Run, at the Legislature?

Minnesota Report In his talk with reporters, a fully-masked Governor Tim Walz (DFL-MN) and similarly so, Lt Governor Peggy Flannagan (DFL-MN) talked with reporters after dispensing lemon bars and chocolate covered Rice Krispy bars, to the House said, he thought...

Two Different Worlds in the State Senate Office Building

Minnesota Report If you can make you way in the Senate Office Building, you must first stop at the Senate Clerks Desk, have an appointment or contact a specific senate office and wait to be escorted up. If you go to the 1st floor, where the main hearing rooms are,...

What Can the DFL Senate Minority Actually Do this Session?

Minnesota Report We asked the following question of Senate Minority Leader Melissa Lopez Franzen (DFL-49, Edina) C&B: You have conceded the fact that you are not setting the agenda for this legislative session. So, with the fact that this is going to be a session...

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...