05/2007

McCainiacs' McHats

Mary Lahammer — Fri, 30 May 2008 11:25:21 -0500

John McCain supporters are passing out red hats. But so far there were only about a dozen takers. There is a strong libertarian mood on the floor. Ron Paul had a big rally earlier and lots of delegates have told me they really enjoyed my Jesse Ventura interview. Ventura had some harsh words for Norm Coleman, but some of Ron Paul's supporters questioned some of Coleman's votes today.
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Healthcare & Budget Done

Mary Lahammer — Sat, 17 May 2008 17:23:30 -0500

So healthcare and budget deals are done, but tax issues remain according to legislative leaders. Minority Leader Marty Seifert says lawmakers will definitely be meeting in session on Sunday, but they will break for church and come back later in the day. The House tried to take up a ballot question that would allow them to call themselves back into special session, taking the power away from the governor.
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Historian Annette Atkins

tptadmin — Fri, 9 May 2008 19:03:06 -0500

Annette has the honor of being the first of several historians we will have on this month talking about what it means to them to celebrate Minnesota's 150th birthday. Atkins is a professor of history at St. John's University/College of St. Benedict and is the author of the MHS publication "Creating Minnesota."

Early Adjournment?

Mary Lahammer — Wed, 7 May 2008 13:16:35 -0500

Senate Majority Leader Larry Pogemiller continues to hint at an early adjournment, as he's done all session. He just said he's told conference committee chairs that their bills need to be passed off the floor by Friday, this Friday, more than a week before the session is scheduled to end. When we asked if that means an early adjournment Pogemiller said "I think Minnesotans will be pleased."
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2007 Session for the DFL: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Ember Reichgott Junge — Tue, 29 May 2007 08:14:00 -0500

The Good

The session finished on time. Kudos to Speaker Kelliher who drove the session to a close, from first day to last, even though House Republicans did everything in final hours to make sure that didn't happen.
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The Wrapup

tptadmin — Fri, 25 May 2007 15:56:24 -0500

Two Minnesota history questions and some show-ending music by the Wailin' Jennys.

First-Termers Panel

tptadmin — Fri, 25 May 2007 15:51:57 -0500

Our rookie group of lawmakers return to deliver their assessment of the session just ended.

Session Review

tptadmin — Fri, 25 May 2007 15:50:48 -0500

Our Mary Lahammer fills us in on how the legislative session drew to a close.

More Grilling with Mary and Chef Karl

tptadmin — Fri, 25 May 2007 15:50:02 -0500

Round two of grilling on the street.

Did You Know?

tptadmin — Fri, 25 May 2007 15:49:03 -0500

Tom Bakk was crowned King of the Iron Range delegation. And it is not the first time.