A renewed focus on improving minority attainment will lead to a stronger and more equitable economy

Rep. Paul Marquart, DFL-Dilworth, wants Minnesotans — and his legislative colleagues from both sides of the aisle — to help redesign the way the state does business.

For God's sake (or at least for St. Peter's sake), could just a few good legislators in those anti-tax straitjackets please listen to and heed former Gov. Al Quie, a Christian conservative of uncommon common sense and compassion?

Gov. Tim Pawlenty's proposal to limit state spending to revenues received in the previous biennium was the talk of the Capitol December 7. Here are some pictures from today's rally and Senate Taxes committee hearing.