Walz Budget Reception Met with Strong Opposition

Minnesota Report The unveiling of Governor Tim Walz (DFL-MN) first proposed budget was met with shock and awe by Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R-09 Nisswa), which is significant because he is truly the most important person for Walz to convince. With Minnesota...

Legislative Session Likely to End with a Whimper

With eighteen days left in the 2016 legislative session, the endpoint looks murky at best. Republican House Speaker Kurt Daudt (R-31A, Crown) always ready with the one-liners, which are most often pure platitudes, said on Monday, “We’re going to eat our vegetables...

C&B 1997: The ’97 Legislative Session: Governor Arne Carlson

Governor Arne Carlson was first elected Minnesota’s Governor in 1990 and re-elected in 1994 by the largest margin in the state’s history. From 1978 to 1990 he served as Minnesota State Auditor. Prior to that he served as the Floor Whip in the Minnesota...