Consumers

The Future of Health Care

tptadmin — Fri, 1 Aug 2008 16:28:43 -0500

Governor Pawlenty unveiled a new program this week that will create secure online consumer medical accounts for state workers. Is this part of the future for all of us? We peer into health care's future with the aid of Minnesota Health Commissioner Sanne Magnan, medical ethicist Jeff Kahn and physician Maureen Reed.

Central Corridor Conundrum

tptadmin — Fri, 1 Aug 2008 16:27:35 -0500

A public meeting this week exposed more parking problems along University Avenue once the new light rail tracks go in. We hear from the Central Corridor project manager and from a concerned neighborhood group.

They Want to Be Your Senator

tptadmin — Fri, 1 Aug 2008 16:26:05 -0500

A few weeks back we introduced you to the endorsed Independence Party candidate for U.S. Senate. This week we hear from two other well-known candidates running in the IP Senate primary.

Driving While Texting

tptadmin — Fri, 1 Aug 2008 16:25:28 -0500

Starting Friday it's now illegal to read or send text messages while behind the wheel. Even if stopped in traffic. Find out how this new law will work from guest Cheri Marti from the Department of Public Safety.

Imam Airport Arrests

tptadmin — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:52:13 -0500

It was a big story in 2006 when six imams were pulled of a plane and detained at Twin Cities International Airport. David Hanners of the St. Paul Pioneer Press has a surprising update to the story.

Bill Signing Bliss

Mary Lahammer — Thu, 29 May 2008 15:18:42 -0500

The love was everywhere. The love was bi-partisan. The love was coming from the governor to lawmakers, even DFL lawmakers. House Tax Chair Ann Lenczewski got an enormous amount of praise for helping making the whole end of session deal happen. Bonding Chairs Langseth and Hausman got humorous props too.
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The Week's Monologue

tptadmin — Fri, 16 May 2008 16:08:58 -0500

Dominic Papatola is intrigued by theatrical smoking in local bars.

Where Lawmakers Stand

tptadmin — Fri, 9 May 2008 19:03:47 -0500

Ten days are left this legislative session. Mary Lahammer gives you a scorecard on where progress stands on the session's big issues.

Capitol Update - May 8, 2008

tptadmin — Thu, 8 May 2008 13:37:47 -0500

Headlines

tptadmin — Wed, 7 May 2008 15:54:55 -0500

An emergency conference committee is called to deal with the governor’s transportation veto threats, Democrats are angry about the status of the report to raise the minimum wage, the Dangerous Dogs Bill heads to the floor and food and fellowship abound at the annual Senate Potluck.