Author Archives: Sandy

I attended the Town Hall Meeting at the Burnsville Library on Wednesday evening.   Senator Dan Hall, Representatives Diane Anderson, Mary Liz Holberg, and Pam Myra were at the front.   Representative Pat Garofalo was the facilitator.  The room was overflowing … Continue reading →

The failure of the 2011 Minnesota legislature to address the budget prior to their adjournment is absolutely irresponsible!   This legislature was fortunate to have a governor that was consistently available to work  with them and has shown a  willing to … Continue reading →

This “excerpt” shows the discrepancies between what Rep. Doug Wardlow proposes and what most Minnesotans want.  It is clear that Wardlow wants to drag Minnesota down rather than chart a positive course for the future.

The Shoot First bill is getting substantial attention right now and so are cuts to the veterans’ programs.   The following ” article” provides some things to consider as the legislature goes forward with these very serious  issues.

The current Republican leadership is so off base when it comes to solving  health care issues, not to mention the budget crisis.   In an “ article” in the Star Tribune, former Republican Governor Carlson explains some of the reasons.

Here is an excerpt from an outrageous  speech on the floor of the Minnesota House of Representatives regarding abortion.   It is hard to believe that someone in this day and age has such thoughts, let alone says them publicly.   … Continue reading →

I would like to share something that I received from a friend.  It seems so  appropriate today because of  all that is going on in our world. Original Mother’s Day Was a War Protest Today we celebrate Mother’s Day.  As we honor … Continue reading →

For anyone that has been observing  the committee hearings of the  Minnesota state legislature,  it has been a trying ordeal.  First, there is little going on that improves anything for the people in Minnesota.  Second, there seems to be little … Continue reading →

What is the real problem regarding health care? There is no question that we have great clinics and hospitals. We also have very talented and dedicated doctors, nurses and other health care practitioners. From my perspective, the major problem that … Continue reading →

It is  no secret that our past governor placed Minnesota in an extremely vulnerable position.    First, he signed the “No New Tax Pledge.”  Not only was that an irresponsible act,  it made negotiating incredibly difficult from the start.    For the … Continue reading →