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Republicans Reject DNR Appointee

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Republicans in the state Senate told the Governor yesterday (5/11)that they want him to replace one of his appointments to the Department of Natural Resources Board.Democrats say the dispute is over Jonathan Ela’s history with a major environmental group.Shawn Johnson reports…

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