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STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER Capitol notebook: Health bill fantasy or not ready?
The House bill funding health programs either is a fantasy or not quite ready, depending on who speaks. Democrat Gov. Mark Dayton said on Tuesday that it is fantasy island for Republicans who wrote...
Posted on 3/23/11 at 3:59 AM
STAFF BLOG THE N.D. CAPITOL AND BEYOND Campaign fatigue
If you're tired of campaign season, you aren't the only one. I've visited with a few politicians in recent days who are ready for Election Day to be over. Months of campaigning, responding to attacks ...
Posted on 9/21/10 at 11:25 AM
Session start means dash for Minnesota campaign cash 
Monday is campaign money day for Minnesota lawmakers. It's the final chance to raise money from lobbyists, associations and other big donors before the Legislature opens its 2013 session on Tuesday.
By Associated Press , January 07, 2013
LLOYD OMDAHL: Curbing conflicts of interest in campaigns
Some citizens in Dunn Count, N.D., have been trying to initiate a grand jury to consider the conflict of interest involved in campaign contributions to Gov. Jack Dalrymple by energy companies regulated by the Industrial Commission.
By Lloyd Omdahl , December 31, 2012
Verle Reinicke, Bismarck, letter: Attack ads work, but they’re wrong
Negative campaigning is the order of the day. But it's also a blatant violation of the commandment prohibiting the bearing of false witness.
By Verle Reinicke , October 31, 2012
Campaign donation lawsuit draws ND Public Service Commission interest
North Dakota's Public Service Commission wants to participate in a federal lawsuit that accuses two commissioners of taking improper campaign contributions.
By Associated Press , August 09, 2012
Dalrymple has $1 million lead over Taylor in campaign funds
North Dakota Gov. Jack Dalrymple has a $1 million campaign fundraising advantage over his Democratic challenger, according to finance reports released this week.
By Teri Finneman , June 02, 2012
Governor Dalrymple says he's raised $1.3 million for campaign
North Dakota Republican Gov. Jack Dalrymple says he's raised more than $1.3 million for this year's election campaign. Dalrymple filed his campaign disclosure report with Secretary of State Al Jaeger's office Thursday.
By Associated Press , May 31, 2012
Mistrial declared in John Edwards corruption case
A mistrial has been declared in the campaign fraud trial against ex-presidential candidate John Edwards. Jurors on Thursday acquitted John Edwards of one of six counts involving him taking money from wealthy heiress Rachel "Bunny" Mellon. They told the judge they are deadlocked on the other five charges against him.
By Michael Biesecker , May 31, 2012
Romney North Dakota stop includes stumping in Fargo
Gingrich only GOP candidate who has not visited stateVibrant growth and the nation’s lowest unemployment rate have made North Dakota the beacon in a country still recovering from a crippling recession. Mitt Romney will become the third GOP presidential candidate in three weeks to take advantage of that backdrop.
By Kristen M. Daum , February 29, 2012
Becky Ronkowski, Grand Forks, letter: Money serves as Congress’ own ‘green’ power
It’s no wonder that 82 percent of the public are cynical and disapprove of Congress. It appears that the big oil and gas lobby can buy influence whenever they wish.
By Becky Ronkowski , February 06, 2012
UPDATE: Gingrich thinks unorthodox strategy will work
Back from the political dead, Newt Gingrich has momentum on his side just a month before the first voting in the GOP nomination fight. But he has never fully rebuilt his organization after almost his entire team quit in June. And his fundraising is questionable at best.
By Steve Peoples , December 02, 2011
More disclosure possible for Minnesota ballot measures
The board has been tinkering with ballot measure disclosure requirements as the gay marriage campaign approaches. Groups in favor of the marriage ban complain the new disclosure guidelines are intrusive and could discourage some donors.
By Associated Press , November 01, 2011
MINNESOTA POLITICS: Emmer gets lots of tips ... Protecting the Mississippi ... Supporting prayer ... more
Tom Emmer’s assertion that restaurant servers may make $100,000 a year provided politicians, commentators and political reporters plenty to chew on in recent days. His comment came as he called for a law change to lower the minimum wage for workers who receive tips.
By Don Davis , July 11, 2010
Supreme Court rolls back corporate campaign spending limits
The decision almost certainly will also allow labor unions to participate more freely in campaigns and threatens similar limits imposed by 24 states.
By Mark Sherman , January 21, 2010
No surprise: Minnesota’s 2008 Senate race most expensive in nation
MINNEAPOLIS — The Federal Election Commission says Minnesota’s Senate race in 2008 was the most expensive in the nation.
By Associated Press , December 30, 2009
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