Lipman Endorsement

Deputy Secretary of State Eric Lipman received the Republican Party endorsement in district 56B on Thursday.  He is looking to replace Peg Larsen (R–56B Lakeland). He emerged as the frontrunner in the five-person field on the first ballot and continued to gain ground...

Session Surprises

The end of many legislative sessions is marked by surprise retirement announcements and this session isn’t unique. Rep Peg Larsen (R-56B, Lakeland) stood up on the legislative floor and informed her colleagues that she will not be returning in 2001. There had been...

Still A Republican

Originally published February 10, 2000 State Senator Gary Laidig (R – 56, Stillwater) survived a disappointing weekend. The five-term incumbent failed to receive the endorsement from his fellow Republicans on Saturday. This was not an April Fool’s joke that was...

What a Lobbyist Really Needs to Know

Now that the session has official started lobbyist are scrambling to establish a rapport with the newly selected Committee Administrators. The list of people was not made official until the start of session. We had it earlier than that, but with all of the activity we...