Senate Republicans Planning for Hann Loss

We learned today the MN Senate Republican Caucus is taking steps to preparing for a loss by Senate Minority Leader David HannĀ (R-48, Edenn Prairie) in November. We understand they have selected Assistant Majority Sen. Michelle BensonĀ (R-31, Ham Lake) to step into the...

Leadership Revolt

The failure to pass Sf 5, the Ag/Environmental bill was a big poke int he eye for Senate Majority Leader Tom Bakk (DFL-03, Cook). Specifically, because the bill failed to gain the necessary 34 votes for passage and because the Senate Assistant Majority Leader Katie...