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 [...]

S.F. 11165 A Senate version of the HF953 registration bill was introduced yesterday
1.1 A bill for an act
1.2 relating to public safety; modifying provisions related to the transfer of pistols
1.3 or semiautomatic military-style assault weapons;amending Minnesota Statutes
1.4 2008, sections 624.7131, subdivisions 1, 4, 5, 7; 624.7132, subdivisions 1, 3,
1.5 4, 5, 6, 8, 12, 13, [...]

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 [...]

MN HR 953 “Gun Registration Bill” is scheduled to be heard this Friday March 6, 2009 @ 10:30 Room 5 of State Office Building.
The Committee is Crime Victims / Criminal Records Division
Let’s fill the room!

HF997 gained more traction today by adding 7 more authors.  I intended on going to the Campaign For Liberty event here this weekend but ended up not making it — kicking self now.  Perhaps a trip to St. Louis is in my future.
Anyhow, our own Sovereignty bill now has quite the list of authors.
Seifert ; [...]

HF792 “Break NFA, become a Predatory Offender” bill. This bill basically adds anyone breaking the NFA (even for non-violent acts) and adds them to the Predatory Offender database.
1.1 A bill for an act
1.2 relating to crimes; including possession of machine guns and short-barreled
1.3 shotguns to list of crimes against a person for registration under the [...]

HF953 “Transfer of Pistols” gained yet another author in the house today.
If any of these Reps are representing you, I suggest you give them a polite call to ask them what they are thinking.
Paymar ; Johnson ; Rosenthal ; Hayden ; Lesch ; Kelliher ; Ruud ; [...]

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: [...]