...it really changes the dynamic of the debate,'' said Pawlenty, who voted against the stadium bill in 1997. Rep. Matt Entenza, DFL-St. Paul, said Thursday: ''The change of ownership has nothing to do with whether it passes at the Legislature...

...will make a big splash because it ends the cry that teacher salaries are taking money away from kids,'' said Rep. Matt Entenza, DFL-St. Paul. The report said average statewide teacher salaries decreased 4 percent between 1989 and 1999 after...

...must undergo a background study. Those convicted of sex offenses or domestic abuse are denied licenses. But Rep. Matt Entenza, DFL-St. Paul, said there is a loophole for unlicensed teachers, who are assuming greater responsibility as school...

...member conduct and decorum. The same members had already included a petition of protest in the House journal. Rep. Matt Entenza, DFL-St. Paul, said more than 60 legislators, including nine Republicans, signed on. ''This was an anti-Semitic...

...be answering any questions except as needed in court.'' House Majority Leader Tim Pawlenty, R-Eagan, and Rep. Matt Entenza, DFL-St. Paul, signed an ethics complaint against Rostberg, citing the House rule allowing complaints if a member...

...meet to graduate. The students first take the tests -- one in math and one in reading -- in eighth grade. Rep. Matt Entenza, DFL-St. Paul, said only students who pass should participate in ceremonies. ''The graduation ceremony is a...

...taxes and given two rebates to taxpayers. The Legislature also is considering more cuts and rebates this year. Rep. Matt Entenza, DFL-St. Paul, said the survey reinforced what many have said: Minnesota's economy is strong and last year's...

...Leader Tim Pawlenty, R-Eagan. ''This isn't any way to run a business, much less a government.'' Said Rep. Matt Entenza, DFL-St. Paul: ''I think a train wreck would have been preferable. The process isn't working, and tempers...

...checks to nonlicensed teachers was dropped from a wide-ranging education bill lawmakers approved last week. Rep. Matt Entenza, who sponsored the provision, said Sunday that the omission occurred during late-night conference committee negotiations...

Even the best of laws can't enforce themselves. Ask Rep. Matt Entenza, DFL-St. Paul. He sponsored a 1998 law that stipulates that drunken boating convictions are supposed to go on a person's...