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DNR reshuffles its upper echelons
Former senators Dennis Frederickson and Bob Lessard are among new DNR commissioner Tom Landwehr's lieutenants.
Meet the freshmen: Senate GOP, part II
As the Minnesota Legislature prepares for a transition that will see 60 freshmen join the rolls of the state Senate and House, PIM continues with our series of post-election portraits of the 2011 class. In this latest edition, we look at seven more members of the incoming Senate Republican majority.
New conservative GOP chairs to run Capitol sausage factory
Last Wednesday, just a day after new Republican legislative majorities unveiled their downsized committee structure, it rained gavels at the Capitol. Incoming caucus leaders Amy Koch and Kurt Zellers handed down a total of 40 chair appointments as a substantial contingent of the anointed stood beaming at their side.
Senate Minority Leader Senjem likely to face competition for leadership
While most Minnesota politicos are devoting their attention to the race for the governorship this year, a smaller power battle is brewing in the state Senate. Many who frequent the Capitol halls in St. Paul predict there will be a spirited race for head of the Senate GOP caucus after the general election, a spot that is looking more desirable to Republicans given boasts within the party that the G[...]
Vickerman’s seat primed for a flip?
State Sen. Jim Vickerman calls himself the most conservative Democrat in Minnesota, and he has a voting record to bolster that claim. The seven-term lawmaker has represented Senate District 22 with a light hand since 1986. The rural area has, with the exception of Vickerman, consistently voted Republican over the last decade.
MAPE releases legislative scorecard, endorsements
The Minnesota Association of Professional Employees has released its legislative rankings for the 2010 session. The public employees union scrutinized 16 House votes and 15 Senate votes in assessing the performance of legislators. Among the issues considered: support for the bonding bill and a plan to salvage the state's General Assistance Medical Care program for poor individuals.
Midway through candidate filing period, many legislative races lack challengers
If the phrase “sure thing” can be applied anywhere in politics, it might be appropriate in a small part of St. Paul, including Falcon Heights and a swath of territory north of Interstate 94.
Southwestern Minnesota: a DFL-free zone?
Voters in a large chunk of southern Minnesota farm country may not see DFL candidates on the ballot in a number of state House and Senate races this November.
Kohls, Brod join ranks of the departing
The door marked “exit” at the Minnesota state Capitol will get a workout at the end of the 2010 session, with 17 legislators (so far) announcing that they’re not seeking re-election in the fall.
Republicans chase swing district gains
Republicans are sensing blood in the water of more than a dozen state House and Senate districts, and they’re circling.
One-time money a big part of budget fix
State legislators have solved roughly one-third of the $1 billion budget shortfall they currently face in the 2010-2011 biennium.
Frederickson announces state Senate retirement
Minnesota state Sen. Dennis Frederickson, R-New Ulm, is retiring after the current legislative session.
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