by Staff
Published: May 22, 2011
Tags: Denise Dittrich, Erin Murphy, gay marriage, John Kriesel, Kurt Zellers, Lyle Koenen, Rich Murray, Rod Hamilton, Steve Gottwalt, Steve Smith, Tim Kelly
After five hours of emotional debate, the House voted to place a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage on the 2012 ballot. The amendment – which previously passed the state Senate on a largely party-line vote – passed off of the House floor on a 70-62 vote Saturday evening. Four Republicans voted against the amendment, with two DFLers crossing over to vote for the measure.
by Briana Bierschbach
Published: May 18, 2011
Tags: Amy Koch, Dan Dorman, Debra Kiel, Doug Magnus, Gov. Tim Pawlenty, Greg Davids, Jeremy Miller, John Carlson, Linda Runbeck, Morrie Lanning, Rich Murray, Rod Hamilton, Tim Flaherty
With just days left before the adjournment of the 2011 regular session, eight Chamber of Commerce leaders from greater Minnesota came to the Capitol Monday to blast the Republican Legislature’s budget proposals.
by Briana Bierschbach
Published: May 13, 2011
Tags: Cal Ludeman, Doug Wardlow, Greg Davids, Gretchen Hoffman, John Kriesel, Joyce Peppin, Kurt Daudt, Kurt Zeller, Kurt Zellers, Mark Buesgens, Mark Dayton, Mary Franson, Mary Kiffmeyer, Matt Dean, Michelle Benson, Peggy Scott, Phil Krinkie, Rich Murray, Roger Crawford, Steve Drazkowski, Steve Sviggum, tom Hackbarth
Republican Rep. Steve Drazkowski and others say they have accepted the $34 billion number. But in their eyes, this means that they have already “compromised” on the budget — even if it’s only with other Republicans.
by Briana Bierschbach
Published: April 6, 2011
Tags: Amy Koch, Dave Thompson, Julie Rosen, King Banaian, Kurt Zeller, Kurt Zellers, Linda Scheid, Minnesota Vikings, Morrie Lanning, Paul Thissen, Rich Murray, Tom Bakk, Vikings Stadium
The debate over how to fund a new stadium for the Minnesota Vikings has always divided legislative caucuses on both sides of the aisle. Last year DFLers from Minneapolis pushed back on a proposal that suggested extending local taxes from the Convention Center to help pay for the project, even as Democrats like former Senate Taxes Chairman Tom Bakk led the charge for the team's new home.
by Briana Bierschbach
Published: March 18, 2011
Tags: dan fabian, Dave Olin, Dave Thompson, Gen Olson, Glenn Gruenhagen, Gregg Peppin, Gretchen Hoffman, John Howe, Kathy Saltzman, King Banaian, Kurt Daudt, Kurt Zeller, Kurt Zellers, Larry Haws, Mark Dayton, Matt Dean, Minority Leader Marty Seifert, Rich Murray, Robin Brown, Ted Lillie, Tom Hanson
The scene was unusual for most Capitol regulars. At an early-session press conference, newly minted House Republican leaders Kurt Zellers and Matt Dean introduced the first symbolic bills of their newfound majority. Standing at their side were the bill authors - two first-time legislators just a few weeks removed from their swearing-in.
The GOP's proposed overhaul of local government aid has the potential to splinter the state's mayors - and unite the GOP caucus
by Briana Bierschbach
Published: March 2, 2011
Tags: Bob Gunther, Brad Finstad, Carolyn McElfatrick, Doug Magnus, Greg Davids, Loren Solberg, Mary Franson, Pat Dalton, Rich Murray, Rod Hamilton, Tom Gillaspy
Rep. Bob Gunther doesn't want the Republican rural caucus he helped form this session to be seen as adversarial to suburban and metro legislators. In his view, the bicameral caucus' main purpose is to educate the large number of rural GOP members of the House and Senate, many of them freshmen, on issues of special concern to outstate members.
After more than one hour of debate, the state House passed Republican's $1 billion budget-cutting bill as they attempt to take a bite out of a historict $6.2 billion deficit.
Republican Rich Murray, a businessman from Albert Lea, has officially defeated Rep. Robin Brown, DFL-Moscow Township, in District 27A by 57 votes.
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