
The Pioneer Press's political blog posted a very interesting letter written by Rep. Keith Downey, R-Edina, that criticizes Republican Gov. Tim Pawlenty's recent statements on key legislative issues including the general assistance medical care (GAMC) program.
by Betsy Sundquist
Published: February 12, 2010
Tags: Katie Sieben, Keith Downey, Kurt Zellers, Larry Howes, Laura Brod, Mark Buesgens, Phyllis Kahn, Randy Demmer, Sandy Rummel, Tom Emmer

Interspersed with the apparently endless bonding requests that flooded the Legislature in the first week of the 2010 session are bills that don't spur impassioned Minnesotans to stage rallies, but which some lawmaker nevertheless thought worth the effort.
by Betsy Sundquist
Published: November 25, 2009
Tags: Keith Downey

First-term Minnesota state Rep. Keith Downey, R-Edina, has been named a co-chair of the bipartisan House Small Business Caucus.

Former GOP state Rep. Ron Erhardt of Edina is exploring a run for his old House seat as a Democrat.
by Staff
Published: August 24, 2009
Tags: Benjamin Kruse, Blake Huffman, Charles Wiger, Chris Gerlach, Daniel Kaiser, Darrin Anderson, Dean Urdahl, Debbie Johnson, Derrick Lindstrom, Doug Pagitt, Erik Ogren, Greg Davids, Jannaya Styrlund, Jason White, Jeremy Kalin, Jeremy Lindman, Julie Bunn, Keith Downey, Leo Foley, Lisa Fobbe, Lyle Koenen, Mark Buesgens, Mark Jenkins, Mark Martin, Michelle Gatz, Mike Piper, Patti Fritz, Paul Koering, Paul Meunier, Roberta Gibbons, Rudy Takala, Sandra Peterson, Sandy Rummel, Stephen Kemp, Tara Mack, Taylor Stevenson, Tim Faust
Main Story: Bring on the challengers
• House District 8B: Rudy Takala, a Republican from Pine City, is challenging second-term Rep. Tim Faust, DFL-Hinckley.
• Senate District 12: Taylor Stevenson, a DFLer from Baxter, is challenging Sen. Paul Koering, R-Fort Ripley, now serving his second term.
• Senate District 16: Jason White, a Republican from Big Lake, is [...]
[This was first published in the July 10, 2009 PIM Weekly Report.]
It’s been interesting in tech news lately, with the pilfered Goldman Sachs program trading code and the widespread attacks on U.S. and South Korean websites dominating the news. Minnesota had its own tech shortcomings come to light via a legislative audit yesterday; Session [...]