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Monthly Archives: March 2015

‘Despicable Hate Mongering’, or Genuine Concern?: Senator Brown Offers his View on Transgender Locker...

A bill introduced last week seeks to address the Minnesota State High School League’s December policy change.

BLOG: Felons will No Longer have to Complete Full Sentence In Order to Vote...

There’s a strong movement at the Capitol to liberalize Minnesota’s election law pertaining to felons voting. Second Chance Coalition, the Minnesota Catholic Conference, and the...

“Give it back!” – MNGOP Tries Educating Public on Surplus

“Give it back!” The Republican Party cries. They are on a mission, to educate the public about the nearly 2 billion dollar surplus here in Minnesota. The party has been using social media as well as a TV commercial that is causing quite a stir.

BLOG: “Student Physical Privacy Act” Challenges State High School League on Transgender Policy

A bill introduced last week at the Capitol seeks to address the Minnesota State High School League’s (MSHSL) December policy change which allows biological...

Alpha News Update: Right to Work

Julia Erynn presents your Alpha news update for the week of March 9th-15th.

BLOG: Chamber of Commerce and Key Republicans Back Bill to Give Illegal Immigrants...

A bill to grant Minnesota drivers licenses to illegal immigrants has a Republican lead sponsor and the backing of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce. Rep...

BLOG: The Purple Caucus Is Back

            Senator Roger Reinert, D-Duluth and Senator Jeremy Miller, R-Winona started the Purple Caucus back in 2013 when Democrats controlled the House and the Senate....

Town Hall Happenings: Emmer, Benson, and Kiffmeyer Take Questions from a Packed House

Brooklyn Center, Minnesota Local citizens gathered at Earl Brown Bowl last night to ask questions and state grievances to their legislators.  After every seat was...

Convention Cries: Representative Emmer’s Absence Felt at SD31 Convention

Nowthen, Minnesota Local citizens of Senate District (SD) 31 expressed anger at U.S. Representative Tom Emmer’s appointed representative, Zach Freimark, during the GOP convention last...

BLOG: The $1.9 Billion Surplus Is Already Being Spent

While the Minnesota Republican Party runs ads telling the legislature and the Governor to "Give it Back!"-- referring to the state's $1.9 billion taxpayer...