Two former legislators take on national politics
Catching up with former legislators David FitzSimmons and Terry Morrow.
Contentious trade bill splits state’s lawmakers
The so-called “fast-track” legislation touched off a firestorm in Washington, largely dividing Minnesota’s congressional delegation down party lines.
Politicians always disappoint purists
Congressman Tom Emmer has chosen to become a legislator, not an activist.
The Capitol Note: Kahn campaign alleges voter fraud from opponent Noor’s supporters
Veteran Rep. Phyllis Kahn's campaign alleged that fraudulent voting by supporters of her opponent, Mohamud Noor, was rampant on Friday, the day early voting began in Minnesota.
The Capitol Note: “Unsession” slashes 1,175 obsolete laws
Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of stories that will seek to track former political figures well-known to Capitol Report readers, catching up with what these politicos done since leaving office, or their formerly prominent roles, and what they might plan to do next. David FitzSimmons former GOP representative, House District ...
Strom: Money is bad! Money is good!
To hear the left tell it, they are the plucky little Davids against a growing tide of conservative corporate cash threatening to drown politics in oligarchic money.
Seifert, Ortman win GOP straw poll for governor, U.S. Senate
Seifert, who joined the gubernatorial contest in late November, nabbed 28 percent of the precinct vote to lead all comers.
The Capitol Note: GOP gubernatorial hopefuls play nice during debate
Marty Seifert said activists are judging candidates on their electability in a statewide race.
The Capitol Note: Nobles to investigate MNsure contracts
Dayton said he supports Nobles' instincts to examine the contracts, and called an audit "highly appropriate."
The Capitol Note: MNsure enrollment topped 68,000 before deadline
Gov. Mark Dayton sent a harsh letter to IBM in December, which faulted the tech company for failures with MNsure's website.
The Capitol Note: More than 53,000 to receive MNsure coverage
Leitz detailed efforts aimed at addressing website glitches, with a team of experts from IBM working on-site over the last two weeks.
The Capitol Note: Online voter registration gets day in court
Attorney Erick Kaardal said the misuse of taxpayer funds amounted to an ongoing "injury" to his clients.
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