In the Media

Professor Larry Jacobs was a guest on Almanac's weekly political roundup. 

Professor Larry Jacobs said in this story that the relationship between Fairview Health Services and the University’s academic medical center is “very troubled,” so it’s unclear what the future holds.

Professor Larry Jacobs was quoted in this story on US Rep. Tom Emmer's success in raising money for the Republican Party, which is an expectation for him as the Republican majority whip in the House of Representatives. 

Professor Larry Jacobs was quoted in this story on the success of Minnesota's DFL Party in the recent legislative session.

This editorial highlights a new state law—based in part on research conducted by Humphrey School Policy Fellows—that allows people with pregnancy-related impairments like difficulty walking to be eligible for disabled parking tags for their vehicles.
 

Professor Larry Jacobs reacted to a social media post from a local GOP chapter comparing President Joe Biden to notorious dictators in response to the indictment of former President Donald Trump.

Research Fellow Eric Ostermeier was quoted in this story on the success of Minnesota's DFL Party in the recent legislative session.

Professor Larry Jacobs was interviewed after former President Donald Trump was indicted on felony charges in the Mar-a-Lago documents case. “The charges are serious, but I don’t know if it’s going to dislodge his loyal supporters,” said Jacobs.  

Professor Larry Jacobs was quoted in this editorial criticizing a recent fundraising campaign by the  Minnesota County Sheriffs' Association.

Professor Larry Jacobs was quoted in this story regarding a recent fundraising campaign by the  Minnesota County Sheriffs' Association.

Professor Larry Jacobs is quoted in this editorial that evaluates the actions of the DFL-controlled Legislature in its 2023 session.

Professor Larry Jacobs was interviewed about the changing politics around marijuana legalization in Minnesota. 

Professor Larry Jacobs is quoted in this story on the potential political fallout of Hunter Biden, President Joe Biden's son, facing criminal charges. 

Professor Larry Jacobs participated in this panel discussion about current topics in politics. 

Professor Larry Jacobs was quoted in this editorial, saying the Supreme Court is strenuously resisting calls for it to follow a code of conduct. "It is jealous of its prerogative and does not want to … have a code used to scrutinize them. That's preposterous.” 

Professor Larry Jacobs was quoted in this story on the significance of former President Donald Trump's 34-count felony indictment in Manhattan. 

Former President Donald Trump's arraignment on 34 felony charges is "a momentous occasion ... one that we should be sober about," said Professor Larry Jacobs in an interview for this story reacting to the news.