DeLaForest’s New Gig

When we published the scoop on Rep Chris DeLa Forest’s (R-49A, Andover) retirement we did so from his designation as Treasurer for Peggy Scott’s campaign. We were surprised when he announced he would be leaving his House seat early September 1st. We thought this was...

Legislature Sends Shot Across the Governor’s Bow

Yesterday, Governor Tim Pawlenty (R-MN ) contacted Speaker of the House Margaret Anderson Kelliher (DFL-60A, Minneapolis) on the House floor and encouraged her to suspend the debate on the education finance bill in the spirit moving the global budget negotiations...

Legislature Sends Shot Across the Governor’s Bow

Yesterday, Governor Tim Pawlenty (R-MN) contacted Speaker of the House Margaret Anderson Kelliher (DFL-60A, Minneapolis) on the House floor and encouraged her to suspend the debate on the Education Finance Bill in the spirit moving the global budget negotiations...