Tom Emmer

Aug 21, 2015

Two former legislators take on national politics

Catching up with former legislators David FitzSimmons and Terry Morrow.

Apr 17, 2015

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.

Mar 6, 2015

Politicians always disappoint purists

Congressman Tom Emmer has chosen to become a legislator, not an activist.

Jun 30, 2014

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.

May 28, 2014

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 ...

Apr 18, 2014

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.

Feb 5, 2014