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Capitol Retort: Student safety; Cornish inquiry; nice to Nazis?

Kevin Featherly March 14, 2018 Leave a comment

School Safety Zone

Our review of issues in state and national news, with a rotating cast of political people in the know.

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In the Hopper: Cop audits; mini-omnibus; detaining mentally ill patients

Kevin Featherly March 14, 2018 Leave a comment

This photo shows a license plate reader in use by Maplewood police in 2011. (AP file photo: Star Tribune)

Proposed legislation would help guide law enforcement on publicly accounting for their use of automated license plate reader technology.

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Breaking the Ice: Judgeship a ‘natural progression’ for Hermerding

Todd Nelson March 9, 2018 Leave a comment

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Ninth Judicial District Judge David Hermerding calls his father twice a day during his commute.

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Capitol Retort: Guns jammed; Madam Lt. Gov.; tariffs are so easy

Kevin Featherly March 8, 2018 Leave a comment

Lt. Gov./Sen. Michelle Fischbach, R-Paynesville, presides over the Senate’s opening session Feb. 20. (Staff photo: Kevin Featherly)

Our review of issues in state and national news, with a rotating cast of political people in the know.

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In the Hopper: Nixing nondisclosures; killer kids; gun bills

Kevin Featherly March 7, 2018 Leave a comment

Sen. Carla Nelson, R-Rochester, has authored a bill that, among other things, would prohibit nondisclosure agreements between abusive officials and their victims. (Staff photo: Kevin Featherly)

A bill moving through the Senate would prohibit nondisclosure agreements between abusive officials and their victims.

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Breaking the Ice: Family of lawyers influenced judge’s path

Todd Nelson March 1, 2018 Leave a comment

Judge Richard Kyle Jr. formerly worked at Fredrikson and Byron in Minneapolis, where this photo was shot in 2014. (File photo: Bill Klotz)

But Judge Richard Kyle Jr. says he’s more impressed with first-generation lawyers and judges.

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Capitol Retort: 3M case, mandatory minimums, Capitol intrigue

Kevin Featherly February 28, 2018 Leave a comment

Two groups of elementary and high school students display signs just before the start of a “Protect Minnesota” rally for “sensible gun laws” in the Capitol Rotunda on Feb. 22. The older kids hold signs bearing the names of U.S. schools where shootings have taken place. (Staff photo: Kevin Featherly)

Our review of issues in state and national news, with a rotating cast of political people in the know.

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In the Hopper: Amendment in trouble, gun legislation, biz bills

Kevin Featherly February 28, 2018 Leave a comment

Sen. Ron Latz, DFL-St. Louis Park (center, at the microphone), addresses a boisterous Feb. 22 press conference where several bills aimed at curbing gun violence — including his own measure for “universal background checks” — were unveiled. (Staff photo: Kevin Featherly)

Sen. John Marty remains optimistic about his bill to permit governors, in a pinch, to pick their own lieutenant governors

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Breaking the Ice: Former educator continues public service in Senate

Todd Nelson February 22, 2018 Leave a comment

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Sen. Greg Clausen, DFL-Apple Valley, worked for 15 years as Rosemount High School's principal.

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Capitol Retort: Fischbach wins, voters’ message, school shootings

Kevin Featherly February 21, 2018 Leave a comment

Michelle Fischbach attends a hearing Feb. 6 in the lawsuit challenging her ability to serve as both senator and lieutenant governor. (AP pool photo: Star Tribune)

Our review of issues in state and national news, with a rotating cast of political people in the know.

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