Almanac: At the Capitol - April 16, 2008
04/16/08
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Headlines (04/16/08)
Legislative leaders met with the governor to talk about end-of-session negotiations. The Senate gives preliminary approval to a K-12 education bill with some interesting policy changes. A heated debate about surrogate motherhood takes place on the Senate floor. And activists urge lawmakers to make funding for long-term care a top priority.
Medical Marijuana (04/16/08)
Medical marijuana is back and could make it this year, but Governor Pawlenty says he'll side with law enforcement and use his veto. We bring you both sides. Republican House author Chris DeLaForest and Police Officer Association Head Bill Gillespie square off.
How It Happens (04/16/08)
This week David's essay zeroes in on a tiny fraction of lawmakers — those who voluntarily call it quits.












