Melissa Hortman

Headlines

tptadmin — Wed, 21 May 2008 13:35:16 -0500

The lawfirm hired for an independent study of the 35W bridge collapse reported its findings to legislators today, citing a number of failures.

Transportation Bill Stalls

tptadmin — Fri, 9 May 2008 19:00:49 -0500

A squabble over making seat belt use a primary traffic offense is causing lawmakers to rethink the legislature's big Transportation Bill. We hear from two house members with different ideas about what the bill should do: Rep. Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park) and Rep. Mary Liz Holberg (R-Lakeville).

Headlines

tptadmin — Wed, 7 May 2008 15:54:55 -0500

An emergency conference committee is called to deal with the governor’s transportation veto threats, Democrats are angry about the status of the report to raise the minimum wage, the Dangerous Dogs Bill heads to the floor and food and fellowship abound at the annual Senate Potluck.

Capitol Update - May 6, 2008

tptadmin — Tue, 6 May 2008 10:09:05 -0500

Capitol Update - February 25, 2008

tptadmin — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 16:21:11 -0600

More Bail from Race to Replace Ramstad

Mary Lahammer — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 13:58:18 -0500

Now it really appears that Rep. Erik Paulsen is not just the frontrunner, but one of the major contenders left standing on the Republican side of the 3rd congressional district race. Minnesota Democrats Exposed is reporting that Geoff Michel is not running, a couple of days ago word also came that RNC's Brian Sullivan is not running. So I think that leaves Sheriff Rich Stanek, Rep. Joyce Peppin, Rep. Kurt Zellers as notable names still in the mix. Also, solidifying my earlier post about frontrunners, Terri Bonoff is the first candidate with a website up and running. I do hear Rep. Melissa Hortman is a contender but some people I spoke with from the district over the weekend are concerned she's been too outspoken on tax increases to work in the swing district.

Now it really appears that Rep. Erik Paulsen is not just the frontrunner, but one of the major contenders left standing on the Republican side of the 3rd congressional district race.

CD 3 Frontrunners

Mary Lahammer — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 12:05:56 -0500

The field is quickly being formed to replace Congressman Jim Ramstad. On the DFL side, Andy Luger is out and he was seen as a frontrunner. So Luger, Humphrey, Lillehaug, Ruud and Luther are all not running. State Senator Terri Bonoff is running and everyone I talk to sees her as the frontrunner. She has pro-business moderate credentials that work in the district. Her gender helps and she's a little firecracker. Other Dems who may be contenders: Rep. Melissa Hortman, Rep. Steve Simon and former Sen. Steve Kelley. On the Republican side I'm hearing the most buzz about Rep. Erik Paulsen. Apparently he's working his tail off and has all the right connections. He used to work for Ramstad, Pawlenty likes him, his legislative colleagues like him. He is just pretty darn likeable. Some like the idea of Sen. Geoff Michel, but others say his reputation is more moderate than his voting record. Brian Sullivan is always formidable with his money and insider status in the party, but he may be too conservative for the district. Rep. Kurt Zellers, Rep. Joyce Peppin and Sheriff Rich Stanek are also possibilities. Lots of interesting press recently on the district if you haven't seen it on the changes in the district that puts it in play for both parties.

Light Rail and the New 35W Bridge

tptadmin — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 18:27:59 -0500

Are there mixed messages about transit and the new river crossing? We debate the issue with Met Council Chair Peter Bell and State Senator Scott Dibble.

Capitol Update - April 10, 2007

tptadmin — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 14:19:00 -0500

Capitol Update - February 27, 2007

tptadmin — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 19:27:37 -0600