The House is set to debate the Omnibus Agriculture Policy Bill, which contains the provision for BioDiesel. We understand BioDiesel is facing strong opposition and its future is uncertain. Currently, the fiscal conservatives in the State House oppose the mandates...
The State House left the floor last night around 12:30 AM after final passage of the State Government Finance Bill. Chair Phil Krinkie’s (R-53A, Shoreview) bill spends a net $707 million in general funds slightly under the Governor’s recommended $760.5 million....
Rep Michael Paymar (DFL–64A, St. Paul) sent around the following e-mail to members of the legislature: Dear Members: I will have a letter ready for your signature this week that will be sent to the Minnesota firms that have contracts will the tobacco industry. Several...
We expect the House State Government Finance Committee will again be the vehicle the Republican House majority turns to for finding saving in this year’s budget. Last time they were able to find more than they were even asked to by House Leadership. The red pen...
Last week Checks & Balances Publisher Shawn Towle sat down with one of the most interesting figures in Minnesota politics, Governor Jesse Ventura. During the half-hour long interview in the Governor’s office, the two discussed a broad range of topics from...
