We find it just amazing to hear Sen. David Hann (R-42, Eden Prairie) being critical of a fellow legislator over a conflict of interest. The reason being, in 2012 Hann did nearly the same thing in which Rep. Dan Schoen (DFL- 54A, Cottage Grove) is now being accused,...
In case you missed it, this last legislative session Checks & Balances and Senate Minority Leader Sen. David Hann (R-48, Eden Prairie) were having a small conflict. The conflict centered around why is called Minority Leader and not Majority Leader, and the reason...
Sen. Hann, I know it must be frustrating to be an ineffective member of the Minnesota Senate. Yes, being in the minority sucks. If many factors had played out differently, your title would be Majority Leader and that must truly rankle you. But, let me ask this...
We will be the first to say there is nothing wrong with a member of the Minnesota Legislature having side income and making money. This is a citizen’s legislature and the pittance paid for the required time commitment and work is not something many people can live...
The recent scrutiny of the activities by Rep. Jim Abeler (R–49A, Anoka) and his involvement in the charter school movement may create an uncomfortable situation for other members of the legislature. The issues involving Abeler hasn’t escalated to the point where...
