Checks & Balances Self-Defense

I write this as an open letter to Sally Jo Sorenson. My original intent was to email it to her to see how much she was willing to post, but like many political websites, there is no direct way to contact the person’s behind the diatribes. No phone number and no email,...

Looking Northward at the 5B Special Election

Voting to fill the vacancy by Rep Tony Sertich (DFL-05B, Chisholm) began this morning at 7:00 am and will end in less than four hours. The three candidates seeking to fill the spot are Paul Jacobson (R), Cynthia Kafut-Hagen (IPMN) and Carly Melin (DFL).  This election...

Melin Elected

Carly Melin (DFL) was elected to succeed Tony Sertich by a 60.41% majority over Paul Jacobson (R) with 35.48% and Cynthia Kafut-Hagen (IP) with 3.98% to district 05B…. This content is for Monthly General Subscription, Monthly Premium Subscription, Annual General...

A Flavor of the Revenue Forecast Press Conferences

The DFL leadership met with reporters at 2:00 pm in room 181 of the State Office Building. Senate Majority Leader Larry Pogemiller (DFL-59, Minneapolis) opened his comments saying, “Nothing exciting in the forecast.” He reiterated the fact the state deficit is nearly...

What Did We Learn in the GAMC Vote?

Yesterday’s vote to override Governor Tim Pawlenty’s (R-MN) veto on General Assistance Medical Coverage (GAMC) was a risky decision by leadership in the House, which was destined to fail on sharp political grounds. With a veto-proof majority in the Senate, the entire...