Republican Legislators Struggle to Be Relevant

Minnesota Report The political reality for Republicans in the state legislature is hard to accept, but when you are in the Minority you are out of power except for voting for a Bonding Bill. The DFL Trifecta as long as it remains intact, is virtually unstoppable. The...

The Prospects for Senate Support of a Bonding Bill Looks Quite Grim

Minnesota Report The passage of HF670 on Monday on a vote of 91 to 43 may bolster some who envision the possibilities for passage of a bill for the first time in three years, but because of the realities in the Senate, its not likely. As we scrutinize the 21...

Speaking of Urdahl, One of His Books is Being Turned into a Movie

Minnesota Report Capitol observers might be familiar with the fact, Dean Urdahl (R-16A, Grove City) is a writer of historical fiction based on the Civil War era. The first book in his Uprising Saga series, Uprising is set to be on the small screen offered by one of...

Looks Like a Bonding Bill Will Pass

Minnesota Report We spoke with Sen David Senjem (R-25, Rochester) regarding HF1 Omnibus bonding bill and inquired as to the likelihood of a passage during the 5th Special Session. He explained how he had initiated talks two weeks back with both the Senate Leadership...

Bond Big or Go Home

Wednesday, Governor Mark Dayton (D-MN) released his proposed Bonding Bill, which is standard practice because the even years are the tradition within the biennial session for capital projects. Dayton said, the $1.5 billion proposal accounts for 22,950 new jobs and...