Sullivan Prowling the Halls of the State Legislature

Since many of the Republicans are coming to know the name Brian Sullivan it looks like he felt it was time for them to be able to put the name to a face.  We saw Mr Sullivan on the fifth floor of the state office building yesterday after we had heard he was making the...

Republicans Standing Together

The ability for House Republicans to unify and support a spending bill seems to be one the greatest challenges facing Speaker Steve Sviggum (R-28B, Kenyon). Last Tuesday, a vote on what many consider a minor spending bill dubbed “The Governor’s Deficiency...

There are No Votes in St. Paul

The activity in the State House seems to be a futile expense of energy. House Republicans are drafting and passing bills out of committee and on the House floor that lack Senate companions. DFLers are vigorously trying to amend legislation on the floor that is being...

Progressive House Republicans

The positioning over the tax rebate proposals, at first glance, appears to be in line with the philosophies of the Republican and DFL Parties. In the Republican income tax rebate, by most accounts, they are seeking to reward their constituency groups: the rich and the...