Margaret Anderson Kelliher

Bonding Bill Recap

tptadmin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:07:34 -0600

The frantic pace at the State Capitol continued this week as lawmakers passed the bonding bill that funds state building projects. Mary Lahammer brings us the latest.

A Deal on GAMC

tptadmin — Fri, 5 Mar 2010 22:01:36 -0600

A deal on General Assistance Medical Care was announced late Friday afternoon. Political reporter Mary Lahammer puts this story in the context of a hectic, emotional week.

Capitol Update - March 2, 2010

tptadmin — Tue, 2 Mar 2010 17:58:27 -0600

The latest budget forecast released today shows the state budget deficit has shrunk, but economists and lawmakers agree we are not out of the woods yet.

Capitol Update - March 1, 2010

tptadmin — Mon, 1 Mar 2010 17:53:57 -0600

The House failed to override Governor Pawlenty's veto of a bill extending GAMC, putting an end to that program.

A Peculiar Week at the Capitol

tptadmin — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 23:07:40 -0600

Mary Lahammer talks about the unusual maneuvers used this week under the dome in St. Paul.

Capitol Update - February 23, 2010

tptadmin — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:10:19 -0600

In a surprise move, lawmakers held back the bonding bill for state construction projects. A racino plan was also rolled out in the legislature.

Lawmakers Running for Higher Office

tptadmin — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 21:51:41 -0600

Mary Lahammer brings us a story about the increasing interplay between gubernatorial politics and lawmaking.

Capitol Update - February 15, 2010

tptadmin — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:27:50 -0600

Governor Pawlenty delivered his revised budget that includes tax cuts for businesses and cuts to health and human services affecting 40,000 Minnesotans. The House is moving to pass their big bonding bill.

The Capitol Week That Was

tptadmin — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 21:58:51 -0600

Mary Lahammer brings us all up to speed on the Governor's State of the State address and other things hopping under the white dome in St. Paul.

Capitol Update - February 11, 2010

tptadmin — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 19:56:23 -0600

Governor Tim Pawlenty delivered his final State of the State address in which he said the state of the state was challenged, but resilient. The Senate gave new life to GAMC.