In the Media

Coverage of a Humphrey School event hosted by the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance with Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, who has written a book about filibuster reform in the Senate. The discussion was moderated by Professor Larry Jacobs. 

Professor Larry Jacobs was quoted in this story discussing Xcel Energy's public notification of a water leak at its Monticello nuclear power plant. 

Professor Larry Jacobs is quoted in this story examining the strength of the criminal case against former President Donald Trump in Manhattan. 

Professor Larry Jacobs was interviewed for this story on controversial actions by several Minnesota counties to approve 2nd Amendment “sanctuary” resolutions.  

Professor Larry Jacobs comments in this story on the policy similarities between President Joe Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders. 

Professor Larry Jacobs is quoted in this editorial looking back at the legacy of former President Jimmy Carter. 

Professor Larry Jacobs was interviewed for this story on the role of U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer, a Minnesota Republican, whose main job as the House Majority Whip is to line up the votes needed by Rep. Kevin McCarthy in his bid to become House Speaker.  

Professor Larry Jacobs provides his perspectives on the lengthy process to choose the next Speaker of the House. 

Professor Larry Jacobs was interviewed for this story previewing the new session of the Minnesota Legislature, which will be led by the DFL Party in both houses. 

Why do members of Congress introduce so many bills that have little chance of passing? Professor Larry Jacobs was asked for this story. “They do it to appease constituents and donors.”  

Professor Larry Jacobs was interviewed for this story on how Wisconsin’s state budget surplus compares with those in other states. 

Professor Larry Jacobs is interviewed for this story on Donald Trump's announcement that he is running for a third term as president. 

Professor Larry Jacobs is quoted in this editorial on the increasing number of uncontested races on the ballot in Minnesota, particularly at the local level. 

Professor Larry Jacobs is interviewed for this story on Donald Trump's announcement that he is running for a third term as president. 

Professor Larry Jacobs is quoted in this story on the increasing number of uncontested races on the ballot in Minnesota.

Professor Larry Jacobs is quoted in this editorial examining the influence of Donald Trump in the Republican Party after the 2022 midterm election. 

Professor Larry Jacobs is interviewed in this story on the new DFL leaders appointed in the Minnesota Senate. 

Professor Larry Jacobs was quoted in this story looking at voter turnout in Minnesota in the November 2022 election. 

Professor Larry Jacobs is quoted in this story analyzing U.S. Rep. Angie Craig's re-election victory in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District.

Professor Larry Jacobs is interviewed regarding the results of the November 2022 election. 

Professor Larry Jacobs was quoted in this column discussing whether the United States holds too many elections, which could contribute to low voter turnout.