Tag: Pat Garofalo
Electoral College is outdated, time for national popular vote is now,...
A long-debated political topic, “Is the Electoral College as a method of electing a president outdated?” has reared its head at the Minnesota Legislature.
DFLers...
Two Republicans join DFL in ‘taking the pledge’ to wear masks
During a House virtual press conference Monday, Reps. Pat Garofalo and Nolan West, both Republicans, joined several DFL representatives in pledging to wear a...
Minnesota State Legislators: Goalposts Of COVID-19 Response Have Moved
A pair of Republican Minnesota Legislators seem worried that the state has abandoned its initial objectives in the fight against COVID-19.
Governor Tim Walz announced...
Enbridge Line 3 Pipeline Opponent Threatens Violence If Project Proceeds
ST. PAUL, Minn. - A legislative hearing for Enbridge Energy’s Line 3 oil pipeline turned heated when an environmental lobbyist threatened violence if the...
Sports and Politics Mix as NFL Faces National Anthem Protest
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Sundays are seen as a relatively peaceful day, where families dedicate their day to family, religion, or the NFL.
However, controversy...
MN350 Calls on MN Governor to Join the Rebel Alliance
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- The resistance movement has made its way to the governor’s mansion on Summit Avenue.
On Monday afternoon, about 40 people rallied...
State Senator Defends Sales Tax Hike in Excelsior
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Republican Sen. David Osmek of Mound is defending his legislation to increase the sales tax in Excelsior, Minnesota.
Osmek’s bill, sponsored...
MN Republican Activists Angry With GOP Lawmakers
State Primary Causes Rifts Between Activists, Leadership
The Republican Party of Minnesota has several high-stakes primaries a week from today. A contentious primary for republicans...