Mike Hatch

Forbes published the 2007 Best States for Business rankings, today.

Minnesota moved up from 14th place in 2006 to 10th in 2007. That's terrific news for all of us and in particular, for GOP Gov. Tim Pawlenty (who's off in NYC today trolling for GOP 2008 convention contributions).

Perhaps most significant to the Minnesota political psyche is our "quality of life" ranking: We're number 1!

Earlier this month, Forbes ran a story about The Best and the Worst States to Get Sued In. These rankings are based on polling done by the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform. Minnesota rates as the second best legal environment for business in 2007. "Minnesota ... is now viewed more favorably by business since Lori Swanson replaced Michael Hatch as attorney general in early 2006."

Hmmmm.

In this issue: Hatch Loses His Case Against Medica: Turning Political Gold into Mud, The Politics of the Northwest Airlines Strike: The Mechanics Stand Alone, The Pawlenty Bench: Judging Lorie and the Son of Casey, Turbulence in Talk Radio, Dollar Domination in the States, Bits & Pieces..., Lobbyist Watch

In this issue: Hatch Announces...Kinda, Pawlenty? in 2006, Shake-up in Sen. Republican Leadership, Do 71 New Cops Win an Election?, Now who runs for Attorney General?, Minnesota Ambassadors Past and Future, More on Anonymous Mailings to DFL House Districts, Bits from the Blogosphere, Bits & Pieces..., Lobbyist Watch, The Coming Week In Other Media, Setting The Record Straight

In this issue The Shutdown Saga--Hatch Motion Suggests Court Could Raise Taxes?, Exchanging Rons, If Rowley Runs, Arming the Davids Against the Goliaths, Al Franken Watch, Bits & Pieces..., Lobbyist Watch, 20 Years Ago, Setting The Record Straight