During the most tumultuous period in our nation’s history, President Abraham Lincoln (R) said, “A house divided against itself cannot stand…” He was referring to the impending destruction of the United States of America because of the secession of the...
The referral of the Governor’s unicameral proposal out of the state House Government Operations & Veteran’s Affairs Policy Committee and on to the State Government Finance Committee came as somewhat of a surprise on Monday. The 23 to 0 vote proved that the...
The Unicameral vote in the state House Government Operations & Veteran’s Affairs Policy Committee has been postponed until Monday. This committee will be the sole body that deals with this issue before it heads to the House floor. Normally a bill like this, which...
The attention being given the jockeying in the 4th Congressional District is providing good political drama for the varieties of wonks, armchair pundits, and party activists. Everyone who is a candidate or a presumptive candidate is finding unique ways to convince...
In politics, it usually pays to play the good soldier. That way a person can be considered the “go-to guy.” This legislative session Rep. Phil Krinkie (R-53A, Shoreview) proved time and time again that he could get the job done for House leadership. It...
