Player’s Page Flash Subject: Tim Penny

Feb 10, 2000

The hot rumor being circulated to us at Checks & Balances is that former Congressman Tim Penny (D-MN01) will not be a candidate for the seat held by  US Senator Rod Grams (R-MN). The way we understand things are a press release will be put out Monday explaining...

Understanding the Process

Jan 6, 2000

Checks & Balances has learned recently part of the reason for opposition to the Ventura administration proposal for merger of the Department of Commerce and Public Service. It seems that one of the real issues at hand in the Senate is the structure of Senate...

The Andrew Soiree

Feb 25, 1999

There are more reasons in politics to have a party than in any other profession. First, you have a series of fundraisers, a primary party, an election night party, then a reelection party, and then a retirement party. The place to be for politicos on Tuesday night was...

What Do Tax Committee Members Pay in Property Taxes?

Feb 26, 1998

An interesting section of the Hennepin County government site has come to our attention. Here, you can plug in the address for anywhere in Hennepin County and find out what is paid in property tax and sewer services. Some intriguing information comes to light...