http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/polinaut/?rsssource=1 We explore the universe of campaigns and politics. Join us in the search for intelligent life. Copyright 2008, Minnesota Public Radio Tue, 13 May 2008 13:02:26 -0600 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=4.1 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Mike Mulcahy The Pioneer Press reports that longtime former state Capitol reporter Jack Coffman has died. That's sad news for all who knew him and respected his work. He was a good competitor and colleague, and we send our condolences to his... http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/polinaut/archive/2008/05/jack_coffman.shtml?rsssource=1 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/polinaut/archive/2008/05/jack_coffman.shtml Tue, 13 May 2008 13:02:26 CDT Tom Scheck The House has recessed until the call of the chair. House Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher said she got a call from Gov. Pawlenty asking her to hold off on the Education Funding vote. Kelliher said she agreed but was setting... http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/polinaut/archive/2008/05/defcon_2.shtml?rsssource=1 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/polinaut/archive/2008/05/defcon_2.shtml Tue, 13 May 2008 12:44:16 CDT Tom Scheck The Minnesota House is moving forward with debate on an Education funding bill. That has increased the level of tension regarding budget negotiations. DFL Rep. Mindy Greiling said they need to take the bill up because "We're at the drop... http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/polinaut/archive/2008/05/defcon_3.shtml?rsssource=1 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/polinaut/archive/2008/05/defcon_3.shtml Tue, 13 May 2008 10:41:03 CDT Tom Scheck Former Gov. Jesse Ventura will be making a rare Twin Cities media appearance by appearing on Midday this Thursday at noon. Will he announce that he's running for the U.S. Senate? Will he discuss who he's backing for president? Will... http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/polinaut/archive/2008/05/the_body_does_m.shtml?rsssource=1 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/polinaut/archive/2008/05/the_body_does_m.shtml Tue, 13 May 2008 10:31:44 CDT Tom Scheck DFL Rep. Collin Peterson was on MPR this morning to talk about the Farm Bill, ethanol and other issues. You can listen to the interview here. Peterson, who is Minnesota remaining uncommitted superdelegate, said he would wait until the Farm... http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/polinaut/archive/2008/05/collin_peterson.shtml?rsssource=1 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/polinaut/archive/2008/05/collin_peterson.shtml Tue, 13 May 2008 10:24:52 CDT Tom Scheck Gov. Pawlenty and legislative leaders are expected to resume behind closed doors budget talks later this morning. MPR, Forum Communications and AP say the property tax cap issue is holding things up. The Pi Press says Democrats believe the governor... http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/polinaut/archive/2008/05/the_daily_diges_418.shtml?rsssource=1 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/polinaut/archive/2008/05/the_daily_diges_418.shtml Daily Digest Tue, 13 May 2008 09:06:28 CDT Tom Scheck Here it is. Make your mixtape or your itunes playlist. It's the songs from the 2008 Legisltive Session. Please feel free to post additional requests (I feel like Mark Wheat on The Current). UPDATE -- I added a few songs.... http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/polinaut/archive/2008/05/songs_of_the_se.shtml?rsssource=1 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/polinaut/archive/2008/05/songs_of_the_se.shtml Mon, 12 May 2008 17:33:10 CDT Tom Scheck As the House and Senate determine whether they want to take up the budget bills, the House is taking up some other bills. The House passed a constitutional amendment asking voters to approve a citizens council to set legislative salaries... http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/polinaut/archive/2008/05/walking_around.shtml?rsssource=1 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/polinaut/archive/2008/05/walking_around.shtml Mon, 12 May 2008 16:52:35 CDT Tom Scheck DFL House Majority Leader Tony Sertich just issued the "Sertich Stat of the Day" which says: As of today, May 12th, the 114th day of the 85th Legislative Session, there have been 4,241 House bills introduced, the most ever for... http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/polinaut/archive/2008/05/85th_is_breakin.shtml?rsssource=1 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/polinaut/archive/2008/05/85th_is_breakin.shtml Mon, 12 May 2008 15:47:39 CDT Tom Scheck A citizen waiting to talk to a specific lawmaker about a bill: "This place is frustrating. I don't know how people can work here."... http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/polinaut/archive/2008/05/quote_of_the_da.shtml?rsssource=1 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/polinaut/archive/2008/05/quote_of_the_da.shtml Mon, 12 May 2008 15:02:33 CDT Tom Scheck There's been a lot of discussion regarding Ron Paul supporters winning delegate seats to the Republican National Convention. MinnPost, the Star Tribune and WorldNetDaily all wrote about those efforts. The Los Angeles Times says it may be a national effort... http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/polinaut/archive/2008/05/la_times_ron_pa.shtml?rsssource=1 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/polinaut/archive/2008/05/la_times_ron_pa.shtml Mon, 12 May 2008 14:53:12 CDT Tom Scheck There have been lots of talks about the Legislature moving forward with Plan B today. Well, Gov. Pawlenty asked them to pause in their push to pass legislation that he has promised to veto. He's hoping that they could still... http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/polinaut/archive/2008/05/if_abc.shtml?rsssource=1 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/polinaut/archive/2008/05/if_abc.shtml Mon, 12 May 2008 13:58:41 CDT Tom Scheck One week left. No budget agreement. The DFL controlled Legislature will pass budget related bills even though Gov. Pawlenty says he'll veto them. Is it a rerun from last year? MPR, the Pi Press and Forum Communications have stories. The... http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/polinaut/archive/2008/05/the_daily_diges_417.shtml?rsssource=1 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/polinaut/archive/2008/05/the_daily_diges_417.shtml Daily Digest Mon, 12 May 2008 09:32:04 CDT Tom Scheck A GOP staffer said on Friday that it appeared DFL legislative leaders were preparing to send Gov. Pawlenty a handful of budget related bills if an overall budget agreement wasn't reached by the end of the weekend... In his words:... http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/polinaut/archive/2008/05/locked_and_load.shtml?rsssource=1 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/polinaut/archive/2008/05/locked_and_load.shtml Sun, 11 May 2008 20:06:34 CDT Tom Scheck Gov. Pawlenty caught a 17 incher at the fishing opener. Meanwhile, Bloomberg says McCain is no closer to picking a running mate.... http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/polinaut/archive/2008/05/pawlenty_catche.shtml?rsssource=1 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/polinaut/archive/2008/05/pawlenty_catche.shtml Sat, 10 May 2008 15:56:22 CDT