Senator Rummel files for reelection
Posted on 03. Jun, 2010 by Release in Elections, Politics, State Legislature, state
“In a time of fiscal belt tightening, we were able to pass important policy changes affecting transportation safety, cancer treatment, higher education and reverse mortgages, to name just a few,” Rummel said.
“Fair Race” elections bill headed to the Governor
Posted on 05. May, 2010 by Release in Bills, State Legislature
St. Paul – The Minnesota House voted today on a vote of 96 to 31 in favor of the Fair Race elections bill that ensure candidates for public office are not threatened or coerced. The Minnesota Senate passed the bill on a vote of 57-10. State Sen. Sandy Rummel and State Rep. Paul Gardner authored [...]
Roger Chamberlain added to GOP lineup to oust Shoreview area Dems
Posted on 30. Mar, 2010 by Chris Dohman in Elections, State Legislature
On Thursday, March 25 at the GOP SD53 endorsing convention in White Bear Lake Roger Chamberlain was endorsed as the Republican candidate for Minnesota Senate District 53. Chamberlain of Lino Lakes is running against current State Senator Sandy Rummel. Chamberlain joins the GOP lineup with five other Republican candidates that will try to oust Democrats [...]
House fails to override GAMC veto
Posted on 01. Mar, 2010 by Session Daily | Public Information Services in Bills, Health, State Legislature
House Democrats unsuccessfully attempted to override the governor’s veto of controversial health care legislation before tabling the subject. Legislators spent more than two hours debating HF2680/ SF2168*, which would create a 16-month version of General Assistance Medical Care, the state health care program serving up to 35,000 low-income Minnesotans monthly. Gov. Tim Pawlenty vetoed the legislation Feb. 18 [...]
Feb 6th Shoreview town hall meeting recap
Posted on 17. Feb, 2010 by Chris Dohman in State Legislature, US Congress
A clash of ideals and philosophy is often the case when it comes to politics and the February 6th at a Shoreview town hall meeting was no different.
Senate passes $1 billion bonding bill by 52-14 vote
Posted on 11. Feb, 2010 by Chris Dohman in Other Source, State Legislature
Tuesday, Feb. 9 2010 by T.W. Budig | ECM Capitol reporter
McCollum will join Rummel and Gardner at Shoreveiw town hall meeting
Posted on 05. Feb, 2010 by Chris Dohman in State Legislature, US Congress
The office of Congresswoman Betty McCollum has announced that Congresswoman McCollum will join State Senator Sandy Rummel and State Representative Paul Gardner at the town hall meeting at the Shoreview Community Center Saturday morning at 9:00 AM February 6, 2010. Congresswoman McCollum will provide an update on the issues being debated in Congress. ***UPDATE*** Rep [...]
Managing schools in difficult times
Posted on 26. Jan, 2010 by Release in Schools, State Legislature
by Minnesota State Senator Sandy Rummel In recent meetings with school board members and district superintendents at Mounds View and Centennial School Districts, I was impressed once more with the commitment of these school leaders. They outlined in great detail the efforts they have made to maintain quality in their classrooms in spite of the [...]
