Here in Minnesota we have a huge budget deficit problem.  And in bad times, just as in good, our DFL legislature is discussing tax increases.  Only this time they aren’t calling them “tax increases” or even “fees”  they are calling them “progressive revenue sources.”
Applying what I am seeing in Minnesota on a national level, I [...]

Thanks to Andy from residualforces.com for bringing an Ann Lenczewski statement to our attention.  We have known all along that the DFL would plan on using the recession as a mechanism to promote their progressive tax ideas.  Now we have the statement confirming this.

All Minnesotan’s should hunker down.  With this kind of leadership, the recession [...]

Over at letfreedomringblog.com there are some excellent stats on the current Minnesota House and Senate’s apparent slow start.
From the stats:
Think about that. Fifteen committees didn’t hear a single bill in January, 2007. Another committee didn’t even hold an organizational meeting in January, 2007. Not surprisingly, that committee was the Ethics Committee.
With this kind of a [...]

I found this in a recent lwvm newsletter.
HF953:  This legislation would close loopholes in existing firearm background check requirements.  Current background checks before purchase of a firearm are required only on sales conducted by federally-licensed dealers, exempting sales at gun shows, over the internet, and in private transfers.  The bill has [...]

From NRA-ILA
Hearing Postponed Indefinitely for Minnesota Gun Registration Bill
Thursday, March 05, 2009
Due to Overwhelming Member Opposition, Committee Pulls HF 953 from Calendar
Late last night, House File 953, introduced by State Representative Michael Paymar (DFL-64B), was removed from the schedule of the House Crime Victims/Criminal Records Division Committee. Though the bill will not be heard on [...]

I just saw this come across the NRA-ILA blog.
Minnesota Gun Registration Scheme to be Heard Friday!
Wednesday, March 04, 2009
Please Contact the Members of the House Crime Victims/Criminal Records Division!
On Friday, March 6, House File 953, introduced by State Representative Michael Paymar (DFL-64B), will be voted on by the House Crime Victims/Criminal Records Division Committee.
This bill [...]

If you know anyone in Owatonna, have them call:
Kory Kath (DFL) District 26A 651-296-5368 rep.kory.kath@house.mn leaning against HF953 ?
He alone can kill this bill in committee if all other votes go as they should.  I have spoken with his office many times and they appreciate the input.  Even if you aren’t his constituent you can still [...]

Nearly two months into the legislative session, House and Senate Republican leaders slammed their DFL colleagues for not proposing a solution to the state’s projected $4.8 billion budget deficit.
“We’re 40 percent done with session right now with very little to show for it,” House Minority Leader Marty Seifert (R-Marshall) said at [...]

HF953 added a couple of authors last week and got referred to ‘Crime Victims/Criminal Records Division‘.
This may be a good sign as 4 of the 8 committee members have NRA ‘A’ grades.
Crime Victims/Criminal Records Division Committee Membership 2009 - 2010
Chair: John Lesch (DFL) 66A
651-296-4224 rep.john.lesch@house.mn
support: co-author
NRA Grade 2008: D
Vice Chair: Ron Shimanski (R) 18A
651-296-1534 rep.ron.shimanski@house.mn
support: [...]

If you haven’t read about it yet, Rep. Paymar in Minnesota has introduced HF953 “Transfer of pistols or semiautomatic military-style assault weapons provisions modified”
The bill in a nutshell moves to:
1.  Require registration of all pistols and “semiautomatic military-style assault weapons”.  As usual “ military-style assault weapons” are losely defined and will slowly creep to [...]