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Vikes KO'ed

04/02/08
by Mary Lahammer
The Vikings just got knocked out of the Senate tax bill. On a 41-22 vote, Democratic Senator John Marty managed to get an amendment passed on the Senate floor that takes out language that would study a new stadium for the Vikings.
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Headlines (04/02/08)

The bonding bill heads to the governor, who is expected to veto it. After a heated debate, the Senate passes the tax bill — but without the Vikings stadium study.

Capitol Update - March 31, 2008 (03/31/08)

The Latest from the Legislature (03/28/08)

Mary Lahammer brings us up to date from the capitol. Here's a preview: The pace is picking up.

Capitol Update - March 27, 2008 (03/27/08)

So Much for No Stadiums

03/27/08
by Mary Lahammer
With a nearly billion dollar shortfall this was supposed to be the session where stadiums didn't come up. Nope. A Senate Tax Committee added an amendment for the Sports Facilities Commission to study a new Vikings stadium. The amendment sponsored by Sen. Dan Larson (DFL-Bloomington) went on easily 9-4. The Democrat who spoke up against the amendment was Sen. John Marty. He was exasperated that when people are having trouble paying for their homes, transportation and food that the legislature would allow money to be spent studying a professional sports stadium. An amendment was then added to have a sports memorabilia tax to pay for the study. A recent round up of where all the major issues stood at Easter break proclaimed on a Vikings stadium "not a word, not a hearing, not a chance." Not anymore.
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Headlines (03/05/08)

Abbey Taylor’s father testifies for better pool inspections after his daughter’s severe injuries last summer, Justin Pearson's father wants to stop another death from prescription drugs bought online, more mortgage foreclosure legislation, AARP wants health care reform and hockey could become the official state sport thanks to some small lobbyists.

Classic Campaign Commercials (11/07/07)

Here's your chance to enter a time tunnel and revisit campaign ads for Governor from 1994 and 1998. Included in the mix is John Marty's "That Darned Arne" spot and two famous Jesse Ventura ads. And yes, Ventura's famed "The Thinker" spot is included in the clips.

Asbestos on the Range - Part 2 (06/29/07)

Our Mary Lahammer was in Mountain Iron for an emotional hearing concerning the State Health Department's handling of asbestos-related cancer among taconite miners.

Asbestos on the Range (06/22/07)

The State Health Department decided to wait to make public dozens of incidents of cancer deaths of Northern Minnesota miners. A legislative committee will meet next week to find out why there was a delay. State Health Commissioner Dianne Mandernach and State Senator John Marty debate face to face.

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