Monthly Archives: March 2016
Minnesota Senate Leader Tom Bakk (DFL- Cook) Threatens Business Community
Senate Majority Leader Tom Bakk (DFL - Cook) berates the GOP and Minnesota Chamber of Commerce at the 2016 Legislative Priorities Dinner.
Gun Owners Rally to Protect 2nd Amendment Rights
On Thursday hundreds of gun owners rallied in St. Paul to speak to lawmakers about 2nd Amendment issues. What gun bills are on the docket this session?
BOLD Solution: Consolidate Stillwater and Mahtomedi School Districts?
A suggested solution to the ongoing Stillwater Area School District 834 BOLD plan: consolidate with Mahtomedi School District 822. Minnesota Department of Education plans meeting to explore the idea.
Another Minnesota Teacher Assaulted By Students In St. Paul
St. Paul Public Schools is back in the news after an altercation between a teacher and two students sends the teacher to the hospital, and another teacher is suspended with pay after being accused of posting racially charged statements on Facebook.
Endorsing Convention in Dave Thompson’s District This Saturday: Meet Tim Pitcher and Learn About...
Senator Dave Thompson of Lakeville (District 58) will be retiring at the end of his term. Several candidates have stepped up to replace him, with the endorsing convention for the Republican party taking place this Saturday. There are four candidates seeking the endorsement.
Rep. John Kline Chooses to Endorse Darlene Miller in CD2
On Tuesday, Representative John Kline took to Facebook to inform the public he has chosen to endorse Darlene Miller to replace him in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District.
Republican Endorsement Battle in Minnesota: Meet Challenger Don Lee
Software engineer and former local party BPOU chair Don Lee is seeking the GOP endorsement for state representative in 52B, Inver Grove Heights. The seat is currently held by Joe Atkins, who is not running for reelection.
What Are Minnesota Politicians Hiding From The Public?
What are Minnesota politicians trying to hide? Why the limit on the daily House floor passes issued to the media?
Dayton Opposes New Mine Jobs In Ely
Governor Dayton released a letter voicing his strong stance against mining near Minnesota's prized environmental tourist attraction: the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Rep. Paul Thissen Sends Letter to Speaker Daudt Requesting Ongoing Funding of Unemployment Insurance
Representative Paul Thissen sent a letter to Speaker Daudt today, which included expansive and costly proposals to extend unemployment insurance benefits to laid off workers of the iron range.