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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January 16, 2007 - The Minnesota Legislature will be back at work today after the long holiday weekend. Tomorrow at noon, Governor Pawlenty will deliver his 2007 State of the State address in the House Chamber. Joining us now with more on the week ahead is MPR Capitol reporter Tom Scheck.
January 17, 2007 - MN Governor Tim Pawlenty delivers State of the State address. Background commentary and description by Mike Mulcahy.
January 23, 2007 - Governor Pawlenty says tax relief, especially property tax relief, is one of the main priorities in his two-year budget proposal. Pawlenty released his 34.4 billion dollar budget blueprint yesterday . He wants to devote $281 million dollars to tax relief over two years. More than half of that money would be used to put the brakes on rising property tax rates. Both Democrats and Republicans say the governor's plan falls short. Minnesota Public Radio's Tom Scheck reports.
January 23, 2007 - Governor Pawlenty took his budget proposal on the road today. He held news conferences in Rochester, Duluth, Moorhead and Mankato to outline his 34.4 billion dollar two year budget. House and Senate DFLers have been reacting cautiously to the governor's proposal. Members of Pawlenty's own party aren't as forgiving. They say he is abandoning his conservative principals by increasing spending. Minnesota Public Radio's Tom Scheck reports.
January 25, 2007 - Morning Edition’s Cathy Wurzer talks with newly-elected U.S. Congressman Tim Walz, who represents the Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District. Walz discusses his new role and speaks on topics agriculture, colleagues, veterans, and the Iraq war.
February 6, 2007 - Governor Pawlenty is threatening to veto a bill on embryonic stem cell research that hasn't even gotten a hearing in the Legislature yet. The proposal would allow the University of Minnesota to use state funds for embryonic stem cell research. Pawlenty says he backs some forms of stem cell research but also wants some restrictions on the science. Minnesota Public Radio's Tom Scheck reports.
February 15, 2007 - All Things Considered presents remarks from Minnesota's 1st District Representative Tim Walz as the House of Representatives in Washington D.C. debate a non-binding resolution opposing President Bush’s troop-build up in Iraq. Members of Congress have been taking to the House floor to give their position on the resolution...which cannot be amended.
February 15, 2007 - Fifth District Democrat Keith Ellison, speaking on the floor of the House this week opposing the President's decision to increase US troop strength in Iraq. The fifth district includes the city of Minneapolis and some surrounding suburbs.
February 20, 2007 - DFLers Larry Pogemiller: Senate majority leader; and Larry Pogemiller, Speaker of the House, provide a Capitol progress report on where things stand almost two months into the session.
February 21, 2007 - MPR’s Mark Steil reports on local discussions on federal farm dollars and how subsidies are spent. Southern Minnesota farmers told Minnesota 1st District Representative Tim Walz they want changes made in the legislation to help small farmers. The meeting in Worthington is one of several Walz will hold. It's a discussion which touches just about anyone who owns farmland anywhere in the U.S.