It has been awhile since Checks & Balances has tried to tackle, comprehensively any issues of concern to our readers. We have fallen into the trap of just focusing on the politics of issues and failing to address the policy concerns. We know that you have grown to...
Legislative Service * Elected to Minnesota House in 1990; re-elected 1992, 1994, 1996, 1998 * Represents House District 13B in Lac Qui Parle, Swift, Chippewa and Big Stone Counties. * Lead DFLer, House Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development Finance * Member,...
8In politics as in religion, it is generally the converts who are more dedicated to the cause than regular members. That is the situation for Ryan Kaess. Kaess holds a unique distinction of which he tells us frequently. He is one of the few if not the only person in...
The contest for DFL endorsement in the race to challenge US Senator Rod Grams (R-MN) is still far from over. The jockeying for position is still underway. The clear front-runner is uncommitted and it would be nice to know who he or she is. There have been a number of...
Monday morning greeted DFL Party Chair Mike Erlandson and Senate Majority Leader Roger Moe (DFL-02, Erskine) with the information that Dayton Hudson Heir Millionaire and former State Auditor Mark Dayton (DFL-MN) was entering the DFL field to challenge US Senator Rod...
