Fishbach Finally Takes the Oath

Last week, Sen Michele Fischbach (R-13, Paynesville) finally agreed to take the oath of office as Lt Governor. Afterward, she announced she would not be a candidate for reelection to her Senate seat. This quickly led to speculation she would be running for Lt Governor...

Current Situation at State Capitol Saturday Night

04:10 am The Senate passed SF3780 on a vote of 62 to 5. The bill passed the House on a vote of 127 to 7. The conference committee on HF1812 the Supplemental Budget Bill is currently underway. We understand negotiations are also occurring and the focus is on additional...

Where Negotiations Stand 05/14/2008

We posted up with other reporters outside of Governor Tim Pawlenty’s (R) office last evening awaiting the emergence of Speaker of the House Margaret Anderson Kelliher (DFL-60A, Minneapolis) and Senate Assistant Majority Leader Tarryl Clark (DFL-15, St. Cloud). The two...

Where Negotiations Stand 05/14/2008

We posted up with other reporters outside of Governor Tim Pawlenty’s (R-MN) office last evening awaiting the emergence of Speaker of the House Margaret Anderson Kelliher (DFL-60A, Minneapolis) and Senate Assistant Majority Leader Tarryl Clark (DFL-15, St. Cloud). The...

More Youthful Accomplishments

Former Minnesota Young Republican Chair Brian McClung was selected in mid-June as the Treasurer for the National Young Republicans. McClung was the only candidate contested on the entire slate and fended off a challenge from a southern contingent quite handily....