Stadium thread

[PurpleMustReign]

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IDIOTS

[PurpleHalo]

IDIOTS

No kidding, this was a deal killer before, special interests wont let that happen. You really can't make this idiocy up, just wow.

[Demi]

A major concern was the electronic pull tabs wouldn't bring in enough money to cover the costs they were suppose to, which is probably the biggest reason they tried to add Racino. So the people who are afraid they pass it and end up underfunding it with the pull tabs have a funding source to fall back on and make sure it gets paid for.

[beardedterror]

Adrian apparently showed up at the capitol today as well.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8 ... line_stack

[CalVike]

Another interesting take by Doug Grow of minnpost, different from previous post

http://www.minnpost.com/politics-policy ... e-politics

[CalVike]

http://m.startribune.com/news/?id=149170525&c=y

Once it is built, any Vikings stadium operating cost overruns ultimately will be the public's responsibility.

And not just overruns. The public will be legally obligated to maintain the stadium "in a manner that is first-class and consistent with comparable" National Football League stadiums -- a clause that could translate into substantial future costs.

[glg]

http://m.startribune.com/news/?id=149170525&c=y

If they'd have put away the Metrodome's profits instead of spending them, none of this would be a problem.

[PsyDanny]

From another site:

R. Stassen-Berger ‏ @ Rach

There it is: The Senate Tax committee has scheduled a hearing on the # Vikingsfor 3:00 PM or 30 Minutes After Session Friday. # mnleg

[CalVike]

@PatKessler: Shocker: Sen Taxes Committee recesses w/o voting on #Viking stadium. Bill author Sen Rosen: "Unbelievable". #mnleg

Tweet by Pat Kessler WCCO

[CalVike]

@PatKessler: AND, We're Back: Sen Taxes Cmte quickly re-convenes, then votes to NOT recess. #vikings

Tweet by Pat Kessler WCCO

Back in business

[CalVike]

@PatKessler: Sen Michel tries to move #Vikings bill to floor, but Sen Marty claims his right to offer more amendments. #mnleg

Tweet by Pat Kessler WCCO

[CalVike]

@PatKessler: Sen Limmer tries to send #Viklings bill to Judiciary Committee. Fails.

Tweet by Pat Kessler WCCO

[CalVike]

@PatKessler: It's Alive: Sen Taxes Committee votes to send #Vikings bill to Senate floor for vote, 7-6.

Pat Kessler tweet

IT GOES TO THE SENATE FLOOR!!!

[thatguy]

That was one of the scariest moments right there.

Almost got sent to another committee right before they voted on it.

It's still alive! Contact your senators! SKOL!

[CalVike]

BIG WIN!

STADIUM BILL NOW CLEAR TO GO TO FLOOR OF BOTH HOUSES!!! Let's keep momentum rolling!