Lawmakers missed their self-imposed deadline and there's little progress to report, but they did pass a law changing the way adult missing persons reports are handled.
Margaret Anderson Kelliher
Unallotments Are Announced (06/19/09)
Governor Pawlenty revealed his unallotment cuts this week and DFL lawmakers tossed some harsh criticism his way. Almanac political reporter Mary Lahammer has a report.
Capitol Update - May 7, 2009
Capitol Update - May 7, 2009 (05/07/09)
Lawmakers missed their self-imposed deadline and there's little progress to report, but they did pass a law changing the way adult missing persons reports are handled.
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.
Capitol Update - May 4, 2009
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.
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.
Capitol Update - April 28, 2009
Based on the tone today, the end of session will be nearly impossible. Legislative leaders met with Budget Commissioner Tom Hanson and attacked Pawlenty's assumptions.
Capitol Update - April 28, 2009 (04/28/09)
Based on the tone today, the end of session will be nearly impossible. Legislative leaders met with Budget Commissioner Tom Hanson and attacked Pawlenty's assumptions.
Session Ending Strategy (04/17/09)
How will the 2009 Minnesota legislative session end? Almanac Political reporter Mary Lahammer talks about strategies that are emerging.









