September 18, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
Unless the governor and Legislature undertake the challenge to make substantial changes to the state employee compensation system, there will be a growing animosity toward public sector workers, who get higher wages and better benefits than those who are paying the taxes that keep them employed. Continue Reading
September 10, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
If Gov. Dayton truly is seeking a fair and simple tax system, he should adopt the “State Fair” model; where everybody pays something, rich or poor, young or old, and contributes to supporting state services. Continue Reading
May 2, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
While not glamorous, putting Minnesota back on sound financial footing is the single most important job for our lawmakers. Our state’s fiscal health should be front and center in any post-session analysis. Continue Reading
April 17, 2012 in Worthington Daily Globe
ST. PAUL When Gov. Mark Dayton took office in January 2011, he spoke of working with the newly elected Republican majorities in the Minnesota House and Senate. During his inaugural speech he said to the Legislature, “Let’s get Minnesota working again by working together.” Continue Reading
April 5, 2012 in Worthington Daily Globe
Phil Krinkie is speculating as to the negative impact of requiring photo IDs to vote. He and most of the Republican-controlled Legislature supposedly don’t understand why there should be a problem with requiring photo IDs. Continue Reading
April 3, 2012 in Worthington Daily Globe
ST. PAUL Recently both the Minnesota House and Senate passed a proposed constitutional amendment that would require voters to show a government issued photo identification before casting their ballot. The bill passed both bodies with solely Republican votes. Continue Reading
March 19, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
Legislative leaders shouldn’t wait until late April to end this do-nothing session; they should pull the plug now. The budget fire that was blazing out of control last year has been extinguished, and it’s time for the firefighters to go home. Continue Reading
March 13, 2012 in Worthington Daily Globe
ST. PAUL Anyone who has watched a “Popeye” cartoon is familiar with the character “Wimpy.” He is the unassuming gentleman who always seems to be hungry for a hamburger, but never has any cash. Continue Reading
February 21, 2012 in Worthington Daily Globe
ST. PAUL Last summer, with each passing day of the government shutdown, lawmakers faced increasing pressure to fill the state’s multi-billion dollar budget gap with additional tax revenues. But the majority stood firm. Continue Reading
February 7, 2012 in Worthington Daily Globe
ST. PAUL With the Vikings stadium debate still occupying center stage this legislative season, one can’t help but think of another football drama that played out on the big screen a few years ago.
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