Author Archives: Sandy

Lori Sturdevant wrote a very interesting column in Sunday’s Star Tribune,  Progress, past and pending for women,  about the discussion of the Women’s Economic Security Act on the floor of the Minnesota House of Representatives.  She  concentrated on the response of Representative … Continue reading →

The debate has now started on the Minimum Wage bill.  The House has to decide whether to concur with the bill that was returned from the Senate.  The House had passed their bill last year and the legislation has been worked on … Continue reading →

There was a press conference on the Capitol steps this morning to talk about the bill. HF 2536 is now being heard in the House Chamber. HF 2536 passed 106-24.  

We are discussing HF 826 and Representative Jim Davnie is the lead author.  The main provision of the bill is that school districts and charter schools adopt locally-created or a state model policy to prevent school bullying, cyber-bullying and intimidation, and … Continue reading →

The Minnesota State Capitol is one of Minnesota’s important assets.  In spite of that,  we have let this outstanding building deteriorate for years.  Anyone who has been in this building in the last few decades is probably aware of some … Continue reading →

Last week, the House Jobs and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee approved a bill authored by State Representative Sandra Masin (DFL – Eagan). The bill, included in the Women’s Economic Security Act, was approved on a voice vote and … Continue reading →

Senate District 51 held its convention today.  It was a day filled with voting for the new Senate District 51 Officers, Senate District Central Committee Members and Alternates, and State Convention Delegates and Alternates.  I am extremely proud and pleased to say … Continue reading →

The Minnesota House of Representatives is now voting on HF 1777, a tax bill  that includes federal tax conformity, it will provide relief for working class families and businesses.    It just passed 126-2.

I participated in the Burnsville Chamber’s Pre-Legislative Forum on Thursday, Feb. 20. Representative Mogan, Representative Myra, Senator Carlson, and Senator Hall were also on the panel. The first question was on federal tax conformity. Last year, the legislature passed HF6 which … Continue reading →

Last night, I saw the THE BALLAD OF EMMETT TILL  at the Penumbra Theatre.  Cold as it was outside, there was a packed house inside.  This is a story about a fourteen-year old boy from Chicago that was murdered in … Continue reading →