by Briana Bierschbach
Published: May 20, 2013
Tags: Alice Hausman, Ann Lenczewski, b2b taxes, bonding, Capitol restoration, chris eaton, Julianne Ortman, LeRoy Stumpf, Mark Dayton, minimum wage, omnibus tax bill, Pat Garofalo, Paul Thissen, Ryan Winkler, Tom Bakk
Democrats who control the Legislature saved some politicking and deal-making on Capitol restoration bonding and taxes for the final hours of the regular 2013 Legislative session
In an embarrassing misstep, the Senate’s omnibus tax bill was initially defeated on a 34-32 vote Monday. But after a brief caucus meeting, DFLers returned to the floor and passed the bill on a 35-31 vote.
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In an embarrassing misstep, the Senate’s omnibus tax bill was initially defeated on a 34-32 vote on Monday. Seven DFLers joined all but one GOP legislator in voting against the bill, which raises $1.9 billion in additional revenue.
On April 4, Sen. Julianne Ortman sent a letter to Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson asking the state's top lawyer to review the constitutionality of legislation designed to prevent bullying in schools. It was signed by every member of the Senate GOP caucus.
by Charley Shaw
Published: October 17, 2012
Tags: Dave Kleis, Debbie Goettel, Gary Carlson, Greg Davids, Joyce Nyhus, Julianne Ortman, LGA, Mark Dayton, Mary Rossing, Paul Marquart, R.T. Rybak
As Gov. Mark Dayton pieces together his 2014-2015 budget, he’s hearing from a bipartisan group of mayors that state lawmakers have cut their funding too deeply and too capriciously during the past decade.
by Mike Mullen
Published: August 15, 2012
Tags: Ben Wiener, Bill McGaughey, Bob Hill, Bruce Schwichtenberg, Bruce Vogel, Cindy Pugh, Connie Doepke, Craig Brenden, Dan Darbo, Dave Meyer, Dave Osmek, Denise Bader, Gary Mazzotta, ian alexander, Jason Metsa, Jesse Colangelo, Jessica Rohloff, Jim Weygand, Joe Gimse, John Petersburg, Judy Rogosheske, Julianne Ortman, Larry Johnson, Larry Rice, Lorrie Janatopoulos, Lyle Koenen, Mary Sawatzky, Mitch Pangerl, nathan johnson, Peter Fischer, Raymond Dehn, Stacey Stout, Steve Smith, Terra Cole, Tim Faust, Zachary Liebl
Secretary of State Mark Ritchie predicted a low voter turnout for Tuesday's primary election, putting his estimate at around 15 percent participation from eligible voters. As it turns out, the state didn't even reach that number.
by Briana Bierschbach
Published: August 15, 2012
Tags: Cindy Pugh, Connie Doepke, Dave Osmek, Erik Paulsen, Jason Metsa, Julianne Ortman, Lorrie Janatopoulos, Raymond Dehn, Steve Smith, Tom Rukavina
The shape of all 201 Minnesota legislative contests this fall is now set after more than 40 primary races across the state were settled on Tuesday. In some instances, DFLers and Republicans won contests in partisan strongholds and have almost assuredly secured their place in the Legislature next session. In others, incumbent lawmakers were ousted by intra-party challengers.
by Staff
Published: August 8, 2012
Tags: Ben Wiener, Bruce Schwichtenberg, Cindy Pugh, Connie Doepke, Dave Osmek, Eric Langness, John Petersburg, Julianne Ortman, Julie Bunn, Karin Housley, Katie Sieben, Ken Lucier, Kevin Goodno, Kory Kath, Larry Johnson, Mike Parry, Mitch Pangerl, Morrie Lanning, Steve Smith, Travis Reimche
Three sitting GOP legislators from the western Twin Cities suburbs face tough primary contests next week.
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Voices of Conservative Women is backing 18 female GOP candidates in state legislative contests, it announced on Monday. The list includes two candidates who are engaged in GOP primary contests.
by Briana Bierschbach
Published: June 29, 2012
Tags: Bruce Schwichtenberg, Dave Minkkinen, Gayle Degler, Jim Sanborn, Joe Hoppe, John Faheym Kelly Shasky, Julianne Ortman, Kevin Masrud, Laura Helmer, Paul Zunker, Rich Stanek
She’s powerful. Her district is utterly safe. But to sail in November, Sen. Julianne Ortman has to get past a primary challenger.
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