Minnetonka Dreaming

If the bonding bill becomes an opportunity for local projects DFLers should take their lead from House Tax Committee Chairman Ron Abrams (R-45A) Minnetonka. Abrams came before the Capital Investment Committee and requested $6 Million for a marina on Lake Minnetonka....

Delayed Relief

The proposal by the Governor Jesse Ventura (RP-MN) Administration to set aside $855 Million dollars for future tax relief is a nonstarter in the debate over the tax debate this session. House Tax Committee Chairman Rep Ron Abrams (R-45A, Minnetonka) informed the...

Negotiating with a Grandmother

Rep Alice Seagren (R-41A, Bloomington, had a negotiating advantage over her counterpart Sen. Larry “Poggie” Pogemiller (DFL-59, Minneapolis) she was a mother and a grandmother. many have used the term “saint” when describing Seagren. She was...

Incremental Election Adjustments

Yesterday, the state Senate passed legislation affecting our electoral system. The majority of the proposed changes stem from the Growe Commission Report. Sen. Carol Flynn (DFL-62, Minneapolis) is the Senate sponsor and Rep Ron Abrams (R-45A, Minnetonka) is the House...

The Governor’s First Bill?

Tuesday the Governor’s Sales Tax Rebate was discussed in committee. There was a bill jacketed but there was no number assigned to it. The chief author and sole sponsor is Rep. Dave Bishop (R) district 30B, Rochester. The process that brought this bill forward...