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THE NEW FORTY Can I get an AMEN??!!
I am really trying to not be judgmental or unfair today; as such, I won't be going on a full-blown rant on hypocrisy (which was my initial inclination - it took me a full two hours to find my way off ...
Posted on 2/24/13 at 9:30 PM
STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER Legislative notebook: House sets off bigger fireworks, too
The House joined the Senate Monday in wanting to allow more powerful fireworks in Minnesota. However, unless the Senate accepts House changes, negotiators need to work out differences. Newly legal f...
Posted on 4/24/12 at 5:24 AM
STAFF BLOG THE N.D. CAPITOL AND BEYOND N.D. lawmakers prepare for busy September
BISMARCK--North Dakota lawmakers will have a busy September of committee work as they prepare to head into the 2011 legislative session. Four committees are scheduled to meet this coming week. The J...
Posted on 9/3/10 at 3:22 PM
Fargo church tells lawmakers about armed guards for its congregation 
On any given Sunday, a handful of members of the Bethel Evangelical Free Church in Fargo may be wearing a black shirt and an earpiece — much like a federal agent.
By TJ Jerke , January 24, 2013
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Minn. lawmakers want tighter database security
A week after more than 5,000 Minnesotans found out that a Department of Natural Resources employee had looked up their driving or motor vehicle records, state lawmakers Wednesday announced their plan to curb abuse of databases.
By Kyle Potter , January 23, 2013
North Dakota Legislature: What to watch this week
Taxes, guns, oil and abortion. Lawmakers will be considering some weighty issues as North Dakota's 63rd legislative session enters its third week. Here's a glimpse at what's expected.
By James MacPherson , January 20, 2013
Old budget ghosts will hang over new Minn. debate
For eight of the past 11 years, deficits riddled Minnesota’s budget, and lawmakers responded with spending cuts, fee hikes, drawn-down reserves and other Scotch-tape solutions that momentarily balanced the books.
By Brian Bakst , January 19, 2013
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Austerity buget is expected to be passed by Greek lawmakers
Greece's lawmakers were set Tuesday to pass next year's austerity budget, extending tough spending cut measures that have already left Greeks struggling as the country tries to slash its debts and pull itself out of a severe recession.
By Elena Becatoros , December 06, 2011
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OUTDOORS NEWS: Bills would delay new boat ramps ... Roosevelt park elk hunt may start in fall ... It's maple syrup time
Two northern Minnesota lawmakers have introduced legislation that would ban the Department of Natural Resources from building any new public access areas on lakes and rivers for five years. The bills — introduced by Sen. Tom Bakk, DFL-Cook, and Rep. Dave Dill, DFL-Crane Lake — impose a moratorium on new DNR boat ramps until July 1, 2015.
By Associated Press , March 12, 2010
Minnesota lawmakers challenge payday lending
Minnesota lawmakers are trying to close a loophole in state law they say is allowing lenders to overcharge people who want an advance on their paycheck.
By Associated Press , February 24, 2010
Japan hopes Toyoda can clear image, cool friction
With his company -- Toyota -- facing the worst crisis in its 70-year history, Akio Toyoda will appear before the U.S. House of Representatives Oversight and Government Reform Committee Wednesday.
By Associated Press , February 20, 2010
OUR OPINION: The spirit of Lake Vermilion State Park
OUR VIEW: The proposed new Lake Vermilion State Park will showcase the best of Minnesota. Lawmakers should remember that as the legislative session begins.
By Tom Dennis for the Herald , January 17, 2010
MINNESOTA POLITICS: Cities plan funding fight ... Check stimulus .. Union splits for governor ... more
A perennial Minnesota legislative debate about local government aid is expected in the 2010 session, or maybe earlier. The Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities is making noise about a big fight, and many city officials are concerned that they cannot wait until lawmakers return Feb 4 to the Capitol. A Wednesday budget forecast, which could show a new deficit of $1 billion, may lead to cuts in local governments’ December state paychecks.
By Don Davis , November 29, 2009
N.D. AG to Legislature: Budget power not absolute
Although North Dakota lawmakers are responsible for the state’s budget, they do not have free rein to order the governor how to compile his own suggestions on spending, Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem says.
By Dale Wetzel , June 04, 2009
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N.D. House making
allowance for NCAA tourney
North Dakota State’s men’s basketball team is playing in the NCAA tournament for the first time on Friday, and the state House will be making some allowances for lawmakers who want to watch the game.
By Associated Press , March 19, 2009
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