Pawlenty Weighs in with House Republicans

Governor Tim Pawlenty (R-MN) traveled to the third floor of the State Capitol yesterday to meet with members of the Republican House Caucus. He spent forty minutes discussing a range of issues with the membership, but mainly bolstering their support for his actions on...

What Did We Learn in the GAMC Vote?

Yesterday’s vote to override Governor Tim Pawlenty’s (R-MN) veto on General Assistance Medical Coverage (GAMC) was a risky decision by leadership in the House, which was destined to fail on sharp political grounds. With a veto-proof majority in the Senate, the entire...

Pawlenty Weighs-in with House Republicans

Governor Tim Pawlenty (R-MN) traveled to the third floor of the State Capitol yesterday to meet with members of the Republican House Caucus. He spent forty minutes discussing a range of issues with the membership, but mainly bolstering their support for his actions on...

Capital Investment Conundrum

The DFL majorities need to understand Governor Tim Pawlenty (R-MN) doesn’t really look to government for much. Yes, he did want to create a legacy with Lake Vermillion State Park and now he wants a place to park Sex Offenders. Moose Lake Hospital is his answer for...

Revisiting Events of the Last Week

Last Thursday, Governor Tim Pawlenty (R) made his last State of the State address. After a number of jokes—which fell painfully flat—a speech by many accounts, existed as not more than a rehash of his last seven speeches, he put forward a proposal for the state’s two...