Minnesotans see jobs and the economy as the state’s biggest problem. The survey also found that U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann was the most unpopular public figure of 11 surveyed.
The Office of the Legislative auditor found that the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency had an accounts receivable balance of $8.2 million in the final quarter of 2010, with errors of $6.2 million.
A voter ID law was vetoed by Gov. Mark Dayton in 2011, although Rep. Mary Kiffmeyer (R-Big Lake) has said she plans to pursue a voter ID law in 2012 as a constitutional amendment.
Two DLFers, Peter Wagenius and Jacob Fry, are vying for the open state Senate seat in Minneapolis.
Pogemiller was known at the State Capitol for his willingness to scrap. As Senate majority leader, he presided over budget and policy battles with former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty.
Tom Prichard, Minnesota Family Council president, had dismissed anti-amendment Republicans as “social liberals,” saying their opposition to the gay marriage ban isn’t newsworthy.
Dayton said the state should proceed carefully and considerately, partly because of the potential environmental impact of the new non-ferrous mining.
The head of a state pro-life group said last week that “Republican leaders lost sight of what is truly at stake—the lives of innocent human beings.”
Minnesota for a Fair Redistricting shares an address and some staffers with conservative activists Annette and Jack Meeks, although Annette Meeks denied any involvement and Jack Meeks didn’t respond to a request for comment.
Melin is the first high-profile Iron Ranger to endorse someone other than former U.S. Rep. Rick Nolan.
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