Dayton’s Own Reclassification

It has not started as of yet, but we now understand better the process for removal of state employees appointed by past administrations. We have been the only source discussing the existence of these Republican holdovers and have not understood why they have yet to be...

Dayton Administration Republican Holdovers

When we first looked into the number of Republicans who remain in administration jobs, we did so based on the outcries by DFLers who believe this is the way the game was played; once your side loses you leave the field. It appears such is not the case. In fact, we...

No, Duh

Checks & Balances came across an interesting e-mail message sent from House Majority Caucus Jeanne Danaher. The message discussed something that most people who have been around legislative politics already know there isn’t any time off during the...