Almanac: At the Capitol

House Leaders (05/06/09)

House Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher and Minority Leader Marty Seifert sat down with Mary to discuss were the House stands as the session hurtles toward its conclusion.

Headlines (05/06/09)

Mary reviews the happenings of the busy and contentious week at the Capitol.

Found Footage - Jack Kemp (05/06/09)

Jack Kemp died this week of cancer at 73.  In the late 80's he ran for President and appeared on Almanac.  In this clip from September 25, 1987 Kemp talked about Joe Biden's recent withdrawal from the race due to charges of plagiarism.

Found Footage - Jack Kemp (05/06/09)

Jack Kemp died this week of cancer at 73.  In the late 80's he ran for President and appeared on Almanac.  In this clip from September 25, 1987 Kemp talked about Joe Biden's recent withdrawal from the race due to charges of plagiarism.

Capitol Update - May 5, 2009

Capitol Update - May 5, 2009 (05/05/09)

Lawmakers passed an economic development spending bill, a state employee union found big budget savings, and a House committee passed a legacy bill for the arts and environment.

Capitol Update - May 4, 2009 (05/04/09)

Lawmakers began passing final bills on the environment and transportation, while hospitals and the House speaker called on the governor to protect kids' health care.

The Wrapup (05/01/09)

Two political history questions from the state's past and a show-ending tune by Canadian folk-rock band The Big Sea. The group appeared on tpt this week ten years ago.

The Week's Political Panel (05/01/09)

Spirited analysis from Republicans Andy Brehm and Gregg Peppin and Democrats Ember Reichgott Junge and Rep. Jeff Hayden.

Not Much Time Left (05/01/09)

... for lawmakers to get the job done in St. Paul. Our Mary Lahammer fills us in on what work remains after a tough, partisan week under the white dome.