Friday, May 17, 2013
Rep. Keith Ellison said Republicans are neglecting other problems by convening numerous votes on legislation to repeal the Affordable Care Act.
On Thursday, 5th District Rep. Keith Ellison cast his 37th vote (depending on how you count) against a proposal to repeal the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. The legislation has no chance of passing since the Senate will likely ignore it and President Barack Obama has promised to veto it on the off chance it ever reached his desk. Republicans defend the frequent votes by saying they want new legislators to be able to uphold their promise to constituents to try and repeal health care reform, but Democrats accuse Republicans of wasting time for political gain. Ellison released the following statement after Thursday’s vote: Today, for the 37th time in two years, I voted against a partisan attempt by Republicans in Congress to …
Monday, February 4, 2013
He said the governor’s insistence on bipartisan support for any election laws would kill a proposal to let felons vote before they’ve finished serving their sentences.
Rep. Steve Simon (DFL-District 46) doesn’t see much future over the next two years for a proposal to let some felons vote before they've finished serving their sentences. During a Monday interview on Minnesota Public Radio’s Daily Circuit, he gave the proposal between a zero and 5 percent chance of passage. Simon, whose district includes Hopkins and St. Louis Park, noted that Gov. Mark Dayton has said bills covering election processes and procedures must have support from DFLers and Republicans for him to sign the proposals into law. “I don’t know of a single Republican—not one—that would support this,” said Simon, who’s chairman of the House’s Elections Committee. “So I say to the advocates: ‘I’m glad that they’re providing awareness for …
Sunday, November 11, 2012
This week's selection includes a new gallery/gift shop, a levy rejected, school boundaries issue, DFL wins and good news for Southwest Light Rail Transit.
Editor’s Note: Every week we will bring you a sampling of stories from Patch sites in the west metro: Eden Prairie, Edina, Fridley, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Lake Minnetonka, Maple Grove, Plymouth, Richfield, Southwest Minneapolis, St. Louis Park, and St. Michael. District 281 Bus Driver Asks Student to Pick Up Gun A Robbinsdale Area Schools spokesperson said a bus driver asked a seventh-grade boy to pick up a gun he spotted along the road. The district is shocked by the incident and has communicated with parents and students. Bus Driver Fired After Asking ISD 281 Student to Pick Up Gun The incident occurred on Nov. 8 around 8 a.m. The district immediately took action after the driver notified school employees about the weapon. A Hillary-…
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
The cards show new polling places and district information.
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Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Editor’s Note: The following announcement comes from Hennepin County. As a result of the recent redistricting process throughout Minnesota, registered voters in Hennepin County are currently being mailed cards indicating their new polling places and district information for all elected offices. Minnesota law requires that congressional, legislative, county and some local district boundaries be redrawn every 10 years following each census. The current redistricting was based on 2010 census data. Using that data, the redistricting process ensures that districts from which officials are elected are essentially equal in population. Because of redistricting: The special postcards are being sent to all registered voters (approximately 700,…
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Part eight in an eight-part series of interviews with School Board candidates.
In the coming years, Hopkins Public Schools will have to tackle many complex issues. Hopkins Patch talked with this year’s School Board candidates about how they’d handle some of the major issues facing the district. To listen to each of their responses, click on the videos above. Today’s question is: Why should voters choose you? Be sure to catch all the candidates’ comments, with new interviews available each morning. Patch is publishing the eight-part series according to the following schedule:
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Part seven in an eight-part series of interviews with School Board candidates.
In the coming years, Hopkins Public Schools will have to tackle many complex issues. Hopkins Patch talked with this year’s School Board candidates about how they’d handle some of the major issues facing the district. To listen to each of their responses, click on the videos above. Today’s question is: What’s the proper way to measure student progress and evaluate if students are reaching their full potential? Be sure to catch all the candidates’ comments, with new interviews available each morning. Patch is publishing the eight-part series according to the following schedule:
Friday, October 14, 2011
City Council candidate James Beauchene's comments provoke questions about the project's cost in forgone revenue.
City Council candidate James Beauchene is unique in his opposition to demolition of five buildings on four properties around Cottageville Park. While city officials trumpet the demolition as a triumph for Blake Road, Beauchene says Hopkins shouldn’t erode the city’s tax base to make way for parkland. It’s an argument he made at candidate forums and in an interview with Patch. So how much has the demolition cost Hopkins? It’s important to note from the get-go that the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, not the city, owns the property and oversaw the demolition. The watershed district is a local government entity and, therefore, already exempt from paying property taxes. Even if the buildings continued to stand, the city wouldn’t receive …
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Part six in an eight-part series of interviews with School Board candidates.
In the coming years, Hopkins Public Schools will have to tackle many complex issues. Hopkins Patch talked with this year’s School Board candidates about how they’d handle some of the major issues facing the district. To listen to each of their responses, click on the videos above. Today’s question is: What’s the proper way to ensure teacher accountability? Be sure to catch all the candidates’ comments, with new interviews available each morning. Patch is publishing the eight-part series according to the following schedule:
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Part five in an eight-part series of interviews with School Board candidates.
In the coming years, Hopkins Public Schools will have to tackle many complex issues. Hopkins Patch talked with this year’s School Board candidates about how they’d handle some of the major issues facing the district. To listen to each of their responses, click on the videos above. Today’s question is: State money accounts for about two-thirds of Hopkins’ general fund revenues, while local sources account for about a quarter of the total. At the same time, school districts use additional levies for technology, capital improvements and operations. What is the appropriate role of local levies in school district financing? Be sure to catch all the candidates’ comments, with new interviews available each morning. Patch is publishing the eight-…
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Part four in an eight-part series of interviews with School Board candidates.
In the coming years, Hopkins Public Schools will have to tackle many complex issues. Hopkins Patch talked with this year’s School Board candidates about how they’d handle some of the major issues facing the district. To listen to each of their responses, click on the videos above. Today’s question is: What 21st Century skills should Hopkins insist upon for its students? Be sure to catch all the candidates’ comments, with new interviews available each morning. Patch is publishing the eight-part series according to the following schedule:
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8:15 am on Monday, May 20, 2013
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