Minnesota political news

• The Tuesday Count: Certified measure total showing life amidst petition drive deadline Jan 17, 2012
• Minnesota lawmakers file bill to block vote on same-sex marriage ban Jan 16, 2012
• Minnesota Democrats win two state legislative special elections Jan 12, 2012

• Minnesota House Speaker releases proposed 2012 calendar Dec 15, 2011
• Ballot Law Update: Signer privacy and redistricting generate legal battles Dec 01, 2011
• An early look at 2012 races for Minnesota Senate Nov 29, 2011
• North Dakota sues Minnesota over 2007 clean energy law Nov 04, 2011
• Green Party candidates make good showing in Tuesday's special elections Oct 19, 2011
• Minnesota board releases guidelines for ballot measure donor disclosure Oct 06, 2011
• Anointed successor wins MN Senate District 61 primary Sep 30, 2011
• Minnesota Senate seat sees first competitive election for over 30 years Sep 12, 2011
• Mark Dayton to tour Minnesota for job-creating ideas Aug 26, 2011
• Minnesota Governor asks for No Child Left Behind exemption Aug 15, 2011
• Thirteen states hold a AAA S&P credit rating in 2011 Aug 15, 2011
• State Legislative Tracker:Minnesota shutdown ends, Massachusetts transportation costs likely to rise Jul 25, 2011
• Minnesota gov't shutdown finally over (for real, this time) Jul 20, 2011
• State Legislative Tracker: Despite optimism last week, Minnesota shut down continues Jul 18, 2011
• Minnesota government shutdown likely at an end Jul 15, 2011
• State Legislative Tracker: Wisconsin recall primaries begin, Minnesota shutdown continues Jul 11, 2011
• Minnesota gov't shutdown enters second week, no deal in sight Jul 11, 2011
• State Legislative Tracker: Shut down in Minnesota government as no budget deal reached Jul 01, 2011
• Minnesota board requires donor disclosure, including marriage amendment Jul 01, 2011
• State Legislative Tracker: State's fiscal years end this week as possible shutdowns loom large Jun 27, 2011
• Minnesota AG presses judge to break budget deadlock Jun 24, 2011
• Disclosure guidelines may affect marriage battle Jun 17, 2011
• The Tuesday Count: petition signatures submitted, lawsuits filed Jun 07, 2011
• Minnesotans prepare for yet another government shutdown Jun 03, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: Illinois maps reach governor's desk Jun 03, 2011
• The Tuesday Count: Texas thrusts 2011's ballot in to the double digits May 31, 2011
• The Tuesday Count: 2012 pushes forward, while activity continues to brew for 2011 May 24, 2011
• Minnesota marriage amendment makes 2012 ballot May 23, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: Partisan breakdown of committees reveals clues about map-drawing process May 20, 2011
• Protests against Minnesota same-sex marriage ban proposal peaking May 18, 2011
• The Tuesday Count: Texas may push 2011's ballot count over the edge May 17, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: Lawsuits pile up as states continue to dive into new maps May 13, 2011
• The Tuesday Count: Florida adds more juice to 2012 total with 7 measures May 10, 2011
• Ballot Law Update: Several Legal Developments in 8th Circuit May 09, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: Chaos in Colorado: Compromise nowhere in sight May 06, 2011
• The Tuesday Count: April pushes out three more measures in its last days May 03, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: New maps sent to McDonnell in Virginia while controversy continues in Colorado Apr 28, 2011
• The Tuesday Count: measures certified, approved and repealed Apr 19, 2011
• Three vacant seats filled in Tuesday's special elections Apr 13, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: Final local census figures delivered as states dive into data Mar 25, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: Maps look destined for court system in Mississippi as Senate and House reach stalemate (again) Mar 18, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: Mississippi mayhem as redistricting maps look destined for stalemate Mar 10, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: Some states explore altering total number of legislators Feb 25, 2011
• Five vacancies filled in Tuesday's special elections Feb 16, 2011
• 2011 bill filing deadlines: New Hampshire has latest date Feb 04, 2011
• Eure, Donatucci secure seats in Tuesday's special elections Feb 02, 2011
• Minnesota GOP files lawsuit on redistricting Jan 26, 2011
• Minnesota SOS will lead National Association of Secretaries of State Jan 18, 2011
• Governors in the news: coast to coast, it's been a rough week for state executives Jan 16, 2011
• Minnesota GOP lawmakers considering Right-To-Work measure Jan 12, 2011
• Governors in the news: across the nation, governors are targeting red ink Jan 10, 2011
• Minnesota and Wisconsin share a border but, after today, they won't share a policy on implementing healthcare reform Jan 03, 2011
• New Year brings gubernatorial inaugurations Jan 03, 2011

• States to begin legislative sessions in 2011 Dec 29, 2010
• Democrat Mark Dayton will govern Minnesota Dec 08, 2010
• Minnesota's gubernatorial recount heads into its second stage Dec 06, 2010
• Another statewide recount puts Minnesota politicos back in familiar territory Nov 29, 2010
• Recently elected Minnesota lawmakers propose a same-sex marriage amendment Nov 29, 2010
• Minnesota SOS computer programmer pleads guilty in child porn case Nov 24, 2010
• One week post election, gubernatorial fights are shaping up Nov 08, 2010
• George Soros and SOS Project hit hard on Election Day Nov 04, 2010
• Minnesota's gubernatorial race will probably require a recount...and definitely needs some math lessons Nov 04, 2010
• Election Day winds down with 7 key gubernatorial races undecided Nov 03, 2010
• Election Day could have a few surprises for gubernatorial hopefuls Nov 02, 2010
• 2010: year of the independents? Oct 30, 2010
• Republican Party projected to pick up 6 state Attorney General seats on November 2 Oct 24, 2010
• Brother of Minnesota SOS launches new PAC Oct 12, 2010
• Only 19 state senate challengers topple incumbents in 2010 Sep 29, 2010
• Minnesota SOS asks residents to vote in honor of veterans Sep 10, 2010
• Minnesota SOS urges military voters to apply now for absentee ballots Sep 01, 2010
• Demand for probe into Minnesota Voter Fraud expands Aug 03, 2010
• Democratic majorities in state senates at greater risk than Republican majorities, analyst says Jul 16, 2010
• DOJ/Minnesota SOS accused of ignoring voter fraud in Franken victory Jul 13, 2010
• Minnesota SOS: Voting begins this week Jun 21, 2010
• Minnesota Legislators end session without passing initiative amendment Jun 04, 2010
• Minnesota SOS promotes voter initiative May 27, 2010
• Minnesota federal judge strikes down corporate contribution ban May 10, 2010
• Minnesota GOP endorses Secretary of State candidate May 03, 2010
• Health care issue being fought by ballot measures Mar 23, 2010
• Minnesota measure proposes special session rule change Mar 16, 2010
• Absentee ballot reforms are moving forward in Minnesota Mar 15, 2010
• Minnesota primary election moved to August Mar 02, 2010
• Shadegg predicts health care amendment on 22 states in 2010 Jan 13, 2010

• Six states propose marijuana measures amid a rise in support Nov 24, 2009
• Minnesota secretary of state proposes new absentee ballots Nov 20, 2009
• Judge rules Minneapolis Park Board independence measure won't appear on ballot Sep 14, 2009
• Minneapolis Park Board supporters file signatures for independence Aug 17, 2009
• Minnesota lawmakers remove reverse referendums from state law Jul 08, 2009
• Minneapolis Park Board circulates petition for financial independence Jul 07, 2009
• Legislators in six states consider health insurance reform proposal Jun 29, 2009
• Minnesota to vote on instant-runoff voting method Jun 25, 2009
• Marijuana amendment possible for Minnesota 2010 ballot May 31, 2009

Casino for Vikings Stadium in Minnesota?

A Minnesota Casino Revenues for Vikings Stadium Amendment (2010) may appear on the 2010 ballot in Minnesota. The measure has been proposed by Tom Hackbarth, a Republican member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. His idea is to put a proposed constitutional amendment on the ballot, which would allow a casino in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. The tax revenues generated through that casino would then go to pay for a new stadium for the Minnesota Vikings.^[1]

Berglin proposes health care funding amendment for ballot

Sen. Linda Berglin, DFL-Minneapolis, has introduced S.F. 3835, a bill that would place on the November 2008 ballot a proposed constitutional amendment that says, "Shall the Minnesota Constitution be amended to dedicate the proceeds of the MinnesotaCare provider tax to increase access to affordable health care for Minnesotans?" The amendment would bar all transfers from the Health Care Access Fund (HCAF) not intended to support MinnesotaCare, the health plan that HCAF funds.^[2]

Ramsey County won't vote on electing sheriffs

Members of the appointed 17-member Ramsey County Charter Commission voted on May 6 not to place a question on the November ballot in Ramsey County that would have chosen whether or not future sheriffs of the county should be elected or appointed. ^[3]