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STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER Judges tweak Minnesota congressional districts
Minnesotas best-known U.S. House member will seek re-election in a district where she does not live and its top-ranking federal representative will run in slightly less friendly territory after a five...
Posted on 2/21/12 at 10:29 PM
RURAL REFLECTIONS Five shiny new bullets for 2012
This week I bring back my bullet format to string together unrelated events into one column. It is the equivalent of a television program airing a clip show of highlights from past programs an...
Posted on 2/5/12 at 12:09 PM
WISCONSIN VOICES Voices from the Rally Crowd (pt 2)
Capitol in Madison during the Walker kick off rally, November 19, 2011. This is the 2nd of a 3 part series of interviews from that day. Read the first part of the series HERE. I stood sile...
Posted on 1/4/12 at 9:17 AM
STAFF BLOG HORSE SHOES Thanks for nothing shutdown...
Thanks to the Minnesota shutdown, there were no races at Canterbury Park over the Fourth of July. Lucky for us, training hours and the backside is still open. No races meant no spectacular fireworks ...
Posted on 7/6/11 at 9:48 PM
POWERFUL PERSPECTIVES Seeking Balance Upside Down
When I was young, I spent as much of my time upside down as I did right side up. My family would often find me standing on my head, legs propped against the kitchen refrigerator, or leaning against t...
Posted on 2/22/11 at 9:56 PM
Judges tweak Minnesota congressional districts
Minnesota News-- Minnesota’s best-known U.S. House member will seek re-election in a district where she does not live and its top-ranking federal representative will run in slightly less friendly territory after a five-judge panel on Tuesday redrew congressional district lines.
By Don Davis , February 22, 2012
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Lettere from Rep. Danou: Strong ethics in Government needed
The time is now to stand for strong ethics in Wisconsin Government.
By Rep. Chris Danou , February 21, 2012
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Letter from Sen. Vinehout: Wetlands and Jobs: Do we have to choose one?
“Very unhappy to see you continuing to vote against the expansion of industry,” wrote the Trempealeau County man. “More industries, more jobs, people pay more taxes. This is a good scenario, right?”
By Sen. Kathleen Vinehout , February 21, 2012
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New county policy clears another hurdle
The new Pierce County personnel policy is one step away from reality.
By Jason Schulte , February 21, 2012
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State Government and Political News: Primary Day first to feature new voter ID law
Wisconsin News-- It's primary Election Day -- and the process has taken center-stage over the people who are running. That's because it's the first Election Day under the new photo ID law passed by state Legislature last year.
February 21, 2012
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Minnesota Legislature Roundup: Politicans await redistricting announcement
Minnesota News-- The most important day of the 2012 Minnesota legislative session, for some at least, could be Tuesday.
By Don Davis , February 20, 2012
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Minnesota House OKs laying off teachers based on performance
Minnesota News-- School officials could lay off teachers based on their effectiveness rather than just how long they have taught under a bill Minnesota representatives approved 68-61 Thursday.
By Don Davis , February 17, 2012
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Government and Political News: Mining takes center stage at the State Capitol
Wisconsin News-- Mining will take center stage at the State Capitol today, when the Legislature’s Finance Committee holds a public hearing on a bill aimed at creating a new iron ore mine near Hurley.
February 17, 2012
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Different approach, same message from Dayton: Work together
Minnesota News-- Gov. Mark Dayton took a kinder, gentler approach in his Wednesday night State of the State speech, but his message still was the same as in recent public comments when he harshly criticized Republicans.
By Don Davis , February 16, 2012
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Letter from Rep. Danou: Federal Farm Labor Rules scrapped due to strong opposition
This week I am pleased to report that the U.S. Department of Labor has agreed to reconsider several contentious rules they proposed which could have prevented children from working on family farms.
By Rep. Chris Danou , February 15, 2012
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Letter from Sen. Vinehout: Opening the door to a private education with public money
Buried in the state budget is a little known provision that opens the door to using state money for private schools.
By Sen. Kathleen Vinehout , February 15, 2012
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Minnesota GOP wants to phase out statewide business property tax
Minnesota News-- A Minnesota Republican tax priority is lowering and eventually eliminating a statewide property tax on businesses, but Democrats say they are funding the tax cut with money from poor, disabled and elderly renters.
By Don Davis , February 15, 2012
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