What Can the DFL Senate Minority Actually Do this Session?

Minnesota Report We asked the following question of Senate Minority Leader Melissa Lopez Franzen (DFL-49, Edina) C&B: You have conceded the fact that you are not setting the agenda for this legislative session. So, with the fact that this is going to be a session...

The Stages of Grief

The DFL House Minority is in a precarious position their members are just going through the first stages grief and the realizations that come with dramatic events in life. First, there is the denial stage where disbelief sets in, this was November 5th. Secondly, it is...

The Minority Prepares to Respond

In case anyone is interested the DFL House Minority Leader Tom Pugh, (DFL-39A, South St Paul) is preparing to challenge the Republican legislative agenda head on. Checks & Balances received the following media advisory. Minnesota House Democratic Leader Tom...