by Charley Shaw
Published: December 3, 2010
Tags: Brian McClung, Brian Steinhoff, Buzz Anderson, Chris DeLaForest, Dan McElroy, John Kaul, Ted Grindal, Tom Hanson, Ward Einess
The end of the Pawlenty administration and the change in political control at the state Legislature are already transforming the lobbying world at the state Capitol.
by Paul Demko
Published: July 14, 2010
Tags: Becky Lourey, Betty McCollum, Brian Melendez, Chris Coleman, Emma Greenman, Jaime Tincher, Jess McIntosh, Joan Growe, Margaret Anderson Kelliher, Mark Dayton, Matt Entenza, Mike Hatch, Paul Wellstone, R.T. Rybak, Ryan Winkler, Stephanie Schriock, Steve Kelley, Ted Grindal, Walter Mondale
In the days leading up to the DFL state convention in Duluth, the widespread belief was that Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak had established crucial momentum. Of course, that’s not exactly how it played out. Kelliher led on all six ballots and exited the convention center with the party’s backing. Rybak went back to Minneapolis City Hall. In the end, organization trumped charisma. Kelliher earned the party’s nod through months of meticulous planning, a well-executed convention floor plan, loyal support from her fellow House members and a final boost from organized labor.
by Charley Shaw
Published: July 14, 2010
Tags: campaign finance, Dorsey & Whitney, Faegre & Benson, Leonard Street and Deinard, Lockridge Grindal Nauen, Margaret Anderson Kelliher, Mark Dayton, Matt Entenza, Ted Grindal, Tom Emmer
Contract lobbyists at the state's major law firms have deep-seated opinions about politics and also have a history of involvement in campaigns. But you wouldn't know that from looking at the spending from most their firms' political action committees.
by Charley Shaw
Published: March 24, 2010
Tags: 2010 legislative session, Al Juhnke, Andy Kozak, Dick Day, racino, Ron Jerich, Ted Grindal
Racino rides again: State Rep. Al Juhnke this morning successfully inserted his proposal to allow slot machines at Minnesota horse racing tracks into a biomass study bill.
by Charley Shaw
Published: November 5, 2008
Tags: 2008 legislative election results, Al Doty, Betsy Wergin, Connie Ruth, Dan Larson, Dennis Ozment, Kathy Tingelstad, Keith Downey, Ken Kelash, Ken Tschumper, Kevin Staunton, Lisa Fobbe, Lynn Wardlow, Margaret Anderson Kelliher, Mark Olson, Marty Seifert, Mike LeMieur, Neil Peterson, Paul Rosenthal, Ron Erhardt, Sandy Wollschlager, Scott Kranz, Shelley Madore, Sondra Erickson, Ted Grindal, Tony Sertich
After losing a net two seats in Tuesday’s state House races, House Minority Leader Marty Seifert, R-Marshall, is undecided about whether to seek another term as the party’s head. House Republicans will hold their organizational meeting in Oakdale on Nov. 15. If he does decide to run, Seifert said, he would expect to win. But [...]
by Sarah Janecek
Published: March 31, 2008
Tags: Brian Halloran, Dan. Larons, Jay Weiner, Larry Redmond, Lester Bagley, Rebecca Klet, Ted Grindal, Vikings
[Note: This story first appeared in the March 28, 2008, edition of The Weekly Report.] [Update: The Senate -- wisely -- pulled the Vikings study from the tax bill when it was debated on the floor April 3, 2008.] Do Skol Vikings’ lobbyists. They got their first down in reviving the dead horse that is [...]
by Sarah Janecek
Published: March 31, 2008
Tags: Brian Halloran, Dan. Larons, Jay Weiner, Larry Redmond, Lester Bagley, Rebecca Klet, Ted Grindal, Vikings
[Note: This story first appeared in the March 28, 2008, edition of The Weekly Report.] [Update: The Senate -- wisely -- pulled the Vikings study from the tax bill when it was debated on the floor April 3, 2008.] Do Skol Vikings’ lobbyists. They got their first down in reviving the dead horse that is [...]
