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Re: Stadium thread
Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 6:06 pm
by PurpleMustReign
dead_poet wrote:
ESPN north blog on Twitter
IDIOTS
Re: Stadium thread
Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 6:12 pm
by PurpleHalo
PurpleMustReign wrote:
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.
Re: Stadium thread
Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 6:17 pm
by 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.
Re: Stadium thread
Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 7:19 pm
by beardedterror
Adrian apparently showed up at the capitol today as well.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8 ... line_stack
Re: Stadium thread
Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 10:58 am
by CalVike
Another interesting take by Doug Grow of minnpost, different from previous post
http://www.minnpost.com/politics-policy ... e-politics
Stadium thread
Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 10:01 pm
by 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.
Re: Stadium thread
Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 8:05 am
by glg
If they'd have put away the Metrodome's profits instead of spending them, none of this would be a problem.
Re: Stadium thread
Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 12:07 pm
by 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
Stadium thread
Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 9:11 pm
by CalVike
@PatKessler: Shocker: Sen Taxes Committee recesses w/o voting on #Viking stadium. Bill author Sen Rosen: "Unbelievable". #mnleg
Tweet by Pat Kessler WCCO
Stadium thread
Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 9:14 pm
by 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
Stadium thread
Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 9:17 pm
by 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
Stadium thread
Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 9:25 pm
by CalVike
@PatKessler: Sen Limmer tries to send #Viklings bill to Judiciary Committee. Fails.
Tweet by Pat Kessler WCCO
Stadium thread
Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 9:26 pm
by 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!!!
Re: Stadium thread
Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 9:27 pm
by 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!
Stadium thread
Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 9:28 pm
by CalVike
BIG WIN!
STADIUM BILL NOW CLEAR TO GO TO FLOOR OF BOTH HOUSES!!! Let's keep momentum rolling!