Author Archives: ECM
State Rep. Abeler, a maverick Republican, will challenge Franken
by T.W. Budig ECM Capitol reporter Republican Rep. Jim Abeler of Anoka is running for the U.S. Senate. “We’re in,” …
House minority leader thinks he’ll be speaker some day
by T.W. Budig ECM Capitol reporter Republican House Minority Leader Kurt Daudt sat on the farmhouse porch with a smiling …
The simple solution to educational excellence
Any discussion of public education — its needs, its strengths and weaknesses — generates a vast array of ideas, blame, expenses and controversy.
Anoka County Board’s Rhonda Sivarajah to run for District 6 seat
Anoka County Board Chairwoman Rhonda Sivarajah of Lino Lakes wants to replace Congresswoman Michele Bachmann as the Republican representing the 6th Congressional District.
Officials: Awareness of, data on senior abuse is needed
Public awareness of the elder abuse “epidemic” is key to stopping it, Minnesota S.A.F.E. Elders Initiative officials insist.
Congresswoman McCollum calls proposed cuts to food stamp program “immoral”
Congresswoman Betty McCollum heard testimony against a proposal to cut about $21 billion over 10 years from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Sen. David Hann weighs a possible run in governor race, discusses Legislature issues
It’s time for a different governor, says Senate Minority Leader David Hann, R-Eden Prairie. Whether that different governor should be Sen. Hann remains to be seen.
Hunger remains a problem for kids on summer break in metro and Greater Minnesota
School kids take summer vacation; hunger does not. About 300,000 Minnesota school children from poorer families qualify for free or reduced lunches.
