It’s crunch time in St. Paul. Friday is the second of three deadlines for state lawmakers to figure out which bills will pass out of the committees into which they were born and onto the floors of the House and Senate. Think of it as the moment when ta... »
If you enjoy the arts and you live in or near the Twin Cities, you quickly figure out that you can’t be everywhere and see everything, and you can only hope to choose wisely when events collide. I’m mostly pleased with the past several days, and here’s... »
There are rocks, and there are hard places. And lately, huddled between them in the antechambers and backrooms of the Capitol, are some 92 DFL lawmakers.The rock: A vote in favor of a GOP-sponsored bill that would end the use of seniority as the chief ... »
MORNING EDITION Rick Santorum polling well before Tuesday caucuses By Brian Lambert | Monday, Feb. 6, 2012 Conventional wisdom may say that the Republican establishment, which may include talk radio hosts and SuperPAC moguls, will not allow anyone but ... »
It's not just smiley faces at the Senate Majority Caucus anymore. Earlier this month, the hiring of Former Minnesota House Speaker, Pawlenty commissioner, and current Regent Steve Sviggum as communications director/ Senjem's executive assistant at $102... »
MELF set the stage well; now others must pick up the school-readiness effort By Chuck Slocum | Monday, Dec. 19, 2011 MinnPost/Jana FreibandChuck Slocum Leave it to a seasoned professional hand working with leading Minnesota CEOs and good things do happ... »
It’s crunch time in St. Paul. Friday is the second of three deadlines for state lawmakers to figure out which bills will pass out of the committees into which they were born and onto the floors of the House and Senate. Think of it as the moment when ta... »
