Tom Scheck
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Saint Paul, MN, United States
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Trump's infrastructure czar steps down
The departure of DJ Gribbin is the latest sign that the president's plan is going nowhere fast. → Read More
Trump's infrastructure czar steps down
The departure of DJ Gribbin is the latest sign that the president's plan is going nowhere fast. → Read More
Ethics Be Damned: More than half of Trump's 20-person Cabinet has engaged in questionable or unethical conduct
Ethics experts are alarmed at the drumbeat of revelations about travel, business holdings and investments, warning that public trust and reliable government are at risk. A former ethics official asks: "If the boss doesn't care, why should you, then?" → Read More
Rep. Cornish blurred boundaries between legislative, sexual pursuits
New details have surfaced about the behavior of Republican Rep. Tony Cornish, with sources describing conduct to MPR News ranging from unwelcome sexual advances to unwanted flirtatious contact with staff, colleagues and lobbyists. → Read More
Criticized for ship holdings, Ross owns more than previously known and the deals continue
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Criticized for ship holdings, Ross owns more than previously known and the deals continue
Most of the 75 ships transport oil and gas products worldwide, presenting a conflict of interest for the commerce secretary as he negotiates trade deals. Records show 11 purchases since March. Ross has come under fire for not disclosing Russia-tied ship business and a U.S. senator wants an investigation. → Read More
Top Wilbur Ross aide played a role in trade deal while on the board of shipping firm tied to Russia
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Top Wilbur Ross aide played a role in trade deal while on the board of shipping firm tied to Russia
The agreement with China will increase U.S. exports of liquid natural gas. Navigator Holdings, which could gain from increased drilling, has a business partnership with a Russian-owned firm and is partially owned by Ross via an offshore investment fund. For dealmaker Wendy Teramoto — Ross' chief of staff and Navigator board member at the time — it raises a conflict of interest. → Read More
On infrastructure, now what? Trump's sudden turn away from public-private model brings uncertainty
Marketplace® is your liaison between economics and life. Noted for timely, relevant and accessible coverage of business news across both audio and digital platforms, Marketplace programs are heard by more than 14 million weekly listeners. This makes the Marketplace portfolio the most widely heard business or economic programming in the country. → Read More
Elaine Chao, champion of Trump's infrastructure plan, chose to keep stock in a building company
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Trump's desire for private infrastructure money will narrow his choices to mostly urban projects
Marketplace® is your liaison between economics and life. Noted for timely, relevant and accessible coverage of business news across both audio and digital platforms, Marketplace programs are heard by more than 14 million weekly listeners. This makes the Marketplace portfolio the most widely heard business or economic programming in the country. → Read More
Trump's desire for private infrastructure money will narrow his choices to mostly urban projects
Rural America, which supported Trump in the election, could be left out of water and road building investment as states and the president leverage private investment. Trump's plan offers little detail on federal spending and timing. Adding to the uncertainty, a presidential adviser has indicated that states should help themselves. → Read More
Expect to see more foreign investment in US infrastructure
A Saudi announcement of $20 billion to invest in US infrastructure could be just the beginning of more overseas money for domestic projects. → Read More
More than 500 infrastructure projects are pitched to Trump, who will favor private money and speed
States, unions, campaign advisers and consultants flood the White House with proposals. The president’s pledge to cut regulations and his condition for funding – “If you have a job that you can’t start within 90 days ... it doesn’t help us” – risks leaving critical construction and repair behind. → Read More
Charges: Minn. medical marijuana execs illegally distributed oils
The Wright County Attorney's office has brought felony charges against two ex-employees of Otsego-based Minnesota Medical Solutions, saying they shipped concentrated marijuana oils out of state to aid their parent company. → Read More
EPA's late changes to fracking study downplay risk of drinking water pollution
Early versions highlighted contaminated drinking water and vulnerabilities from fracking. The final version turned out differently: Fracking had not "led to widespread, systemic impacts." Oil and gas cheered the findings. → Read More
Dayton: 'Harmony' unrealistic in divided Minnesota government
Facing a more deeply divided Legislature, Gov. Mark Dayton expressed hope the parties could find an answer to the state's health insurance cost woes but conceded 'peace' in state government was unlikely. → Read More
Hennepin County removes 20 children from Mesabi Academy after reports; Ramsey considering same
Hennepin County officials said Friday they're removing 20 children from a juvenile correctional facility on the Iron Range — Mesabi Academy — that's been the subject of two investigative news reports this week. → Read More
Claims of maltreatment, meager staff training and inadequate programs at Mesabi Academy
Interviews and records indicate troubling incidents and practices. Twin Cities counties are looking more closely at a facility where they've sent boys who need help. → Read More