Over the decades, MPR has presented the many different perspectives of Minnesota politics and politicians. This collection is home to a multitude speeches, interviews and debates on the issues of the day. Important topics of civil rights, environment, crime, budget, legislation, and campaigns are addressed.
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February 13, 2002 -
February 13, 2002 - State Auditor Judi Dutcher officially entered the DFL race for governor today (WEDNESDAY). Dutcher says if elected, she would be a fiscal leader and a champion of public education. Also today, another gubernatorial candidate, Republican Brian Sullivan, started running a new round of television ads. Both Sullivan and Dutcher used their news conferences to question the priorities of Governor Jesse Ventura, who hasn't said whether he's running for re-election. Minnesota Public Radio's Laura McCallum reports...
February 14, 2002 - Civil rights groups and privacy advocates will hold a rally at the state Capitol today to protest proposed anti-terrorism legislation moving through the House and Senate. Governor Ventura, House Republicans and Senate DFLers all have plans to give law enforcement more tools to monitor and prosecute alleged terrorists, but civil rights advocates say Minnesotans' civil liberties may be violated if the proposals become law. Minnesota Public Radio's Tom Scheck reports.
February 14, 2002 -
February 15, 2002 - MPR's Michael Khoo reports that the ballpark debate has returned to the state Capitol on two fronts and lawmakers seem more receptive to stadium plans than in past years. A Senate committee gave the green light to a proposal for a St. Paul Twins ballpark and House lawmakers introduced legislation to construct a joint Vikings and University of Minnesota football facility. But opposition hasn't faded entirely.
February 19, 2002 - MPR's Tim Pugmire reports that hours after a Minnesota House committee rejected legislation to build a football stadium for Vikings and Gophers, another panel approved two bills Monday to build a new home for the Twins. Both bills would help build a major league ballpark in St. Paul, but they include different approaches to financing the projects. Lawmakers also want to give St. Paul voters the ultimate approval.
February 19, 2002 - Friday is the first committee deadline at the Minnesota Legislature. That means most bills will have to clear policy committees in at least one house by the end of the week to stay alive. Joining us with a look at what's happening at the capitol this week is Minnesota Public Radio's Capitol Bureau Chief, Laura McCallum. That's MPR's Capitol Bureau Chief Laura McCallum. Now, anytime that you want to know where things stand at the Legislature you can go to our web site, Minnesota Public Radio dot org, and click on the Session 2002 link. There's also information on the candidates for Governor and Senator. It's the best place on the Internet to get comprehensive coverage of politics in Minnesota and it's another reason to click and join today, Minnesota Public Radio dot org.
February 20, 2002 -
February 21, 2002 - Republicans and Democrats fight over the budget
February 21, 2002 - Discovering what budget cuts have been made. No tax hikes.