Peter Callaghan

Minneapolis

Staff writer for https://t.co/GNFtesfFzW, writing about Minnesota statehouse and state politics. email at pcallaghan(at)minnpost(dot)com

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Articles

Tied Minnesota House figures out how to share power ... again

3 weeks ago | messenger-inquirer.com | Peter Callaghan

Minneapolis, MN (MinnPost)The long -- three weeks anyway -- war between the partisan caucuses of the House was burning hot on Monday only to end in the evening hours of Wednesday. It was a battle over how to handle a tied House that became an untied House with the expectation that it will be re-tied again next month.
State lawmakers react to projected budget deficits along party lines

4 weeks ago | midfloridanewspapers.com | Peter Callaghan

Minneapolis, MN (MinnPost)DFL leaders point to the current surplus, while the GOP blames them for trouble ahead. It is the gift-giving season, and Wednesday's Minnesota economic and revenue forecast had something for all the politicians to cherish -- DFL and GOP both. It was the same presentation, one that showed a narrowing surplus for the two-year budget that will be adopted this spring and then a sizable shortfall for the two-year budget after that.
What Minnesota law, state constitution says of legislative quorums

1 month ago | midfloridanewspapers.com | Peter Callaghan

Minneapolis, MN (MinnPost)Even with the law books in hand, legislators might end up at the state Supreme Court. When the Minnesota House starts the legislative session on Tuesday, Republicans and Democrats are at odds over what constitutes a quorum. Secretary of State Steve Simon will, by statute, open the House at noon Tuesday and then step aside once a quorum is present. That quorum would then elect a speaker.
What Minnesota law, state constitution says of legislative quorums

1 month ago | register-herald.com | Peter Callaghan

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A new governor? A dismantled trifecta? Here's what's at stake in Minnesota this election

1 month ago | midfloridanewspapers.com | Peter Callaghan |Ana Radelat |Winter Keefer

Minneapolis, MN (MinnPost)Presidential elections always have trickle-down effects for states, but never has Minnesota seen a bigger potential change to state government than in this election. If Vice President Kamala Harris wins, Gov. Tim Walz will become vice president, and Minnesota will get a new governor, the current Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan. Walz is trying to become the third vice president from Minnesota, something put in motion by his summertime selection by Harris to be her running mate.
Can Minnesota House function?

1 month ago | reflector.com | Peter Callaghan

A Republican-DFL tie after election night has turned into an "organizational majority" for the GOP, at least temporarily. But what if DFLers just don't show up next week?
Court challenges, partisanship: Can Minnesota House function?

1 month ago | dailyadvance.com | Peter Callaghan

Minneapolis, MN (MinnPost)A Republican-DFL tie after election night has turned into an "organizational majority" for the GOP, at least temporarily. But what if DFLers just don't show up next week? kAm%H@ J62CD 28@[ |:??6D@E2 su{ 6=64E65 @77:4:2=D H6C6 23@FE E@ 368:? 2 =68:D=2E:G6 D6DD:@? H:E9 2 8@G6C?:?8 EC:764E2 \\ 4@?EC@= @7 E96 w@FD6 2?5 E96 $6?2E6 2?5 E96 8@G6C?@CVD @77:46] %96J H@F=5 DA6?5 E92E D6DD:@? A2DD:?8 2 DH66A:?8 AC@8C6DD:G6 286?52]k^AmkAm(96? E96 a_ad D6DD:@?
Court challenges, partisanship: Can Minnesota House function?

1 month ago | plaindealerin.com | Peter Callaghan

Minneapolis, MN (MinnPost)A Republican-DFL tie after election night has turned into an "organizational majority" for the GOP, at least temporarily. But what if DFLers just don't show up next week? kAm%H@ J62CD 28@[ |:??6D@E2 su{ 6=64E65 @77:4:2=D H6C6 23@FE E@ 368:? 2 =68:D=2E:G6 D6DD:@? H:E9 2 8@G6C?:?8 EC:764E2 \\ 4@?EC@= @7 E96 w@FD6 2?5 E96 $6?2E6 2?5 E96 8@G6C?@CVD @77:46] %96J H@F=5 DA6?5 E92E D6DD:@? A2DD:?8 2 DH66A:?8 AC@8C6DD:G6 286?52]k^AmkAm(96? E96 a_ad D6DD:@?
Court challenges, partisanship: Can Minnesota House function?

1 month ago | denvergazette.com | Peter Callaghan

Minneapolis, MN (MinnPost)A Republican-DFL tie after election night has turned into an "organizational majority" for the GOP, at least temporarily. But what if DFLers just don't show up next week? Two years ago, Minnesota DFL elected officials were about to begin a legislative session with a governing trifecta -- control of the House and the Senate and the governor's office. They would spend that session passing a sweeping progressive agenda.
What Is a JSON File? And What Role Does It Play in eDiscovery? | JD Supra

1 month ago | jdsupra.com | Peter Callaghan

If you’re involved in eDiscovery in any way, you’ve undoubtedly come across JSON files. These files increasingly act as the way in which we access and interact with digital evidence—especially as the limitations of screenshot evidence are highlighted by courts. But what exactly is a JSON file? And why are so many legal professionals absolutely frustrated with this format? What Is a JSON File?