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The good news is that the state of Minnesota is working again.  The bad news is that the settlement involves  irresponsible shifts and borrowing.   I had hoped this destructive behavior would stop once we had  a new governor.  The state … Continue reading →

The government shutdown in Minnesota is getting national attention.  View the  New York Times article on ” Antitax Controversy in Minnesota.”    This is hardly welcome attention.    The writer clearly brings out the negative outcomes associated with the antitax obsession. Knowing … Continue reading →

A meeting took place  on Thursday evening in Eagan to discuss the state shutdown. Senator Daley, Rep. Anderson, and Rep. Wardlow were invited, but eventually they declined. It was held in the mezzanine room in the arena and about 130 people … Continue reading →

The question about who controls the Republican Party is worth debating.   I know I am being repetitious, but those that  seem to be making the calls now are either extremists or eccentric.  The reasonable or rational members have left or … Continue reading →

Recently Senator David Hann (R)  expressed his dissatisfaction with the Archbishop’s concerns about budget cuts and the  impact on the poor.   The MPR summary provides details on the exchange.   Bottom line, it is okay when the Archbishop agrees with him, … Continue reading →

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.