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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November 12, 2007 - U.S. Senator Norm Coleman today sent a letter to the U.S. Ambassador to Thailand asking for more time to resolve the Hmong graves issue. Hmong leaders currently have until next month to decide what to do with the remains of about 200 people that were dug up near a Buddhist temple in Thailand where Hmong refugees once lived. Coleman says although there's been progress toward a solution, Hmong leaders need more time.
November 16, 2007 - A new report finds that 80 thousand Minnesota families are expected to fall behind in their mortgage payments this year. A quarter of those families could lose their homes altogether. Governor Pawlenty wants to reduce the rate of foreclosures by dedicating money to double the number of foreclosure counselors in Minnesota. But even that won't solve the problem. Minnesota Public Radio's Tom Scheck reports..
November 23, 2007 - Governor Tim Pawlenty is expecting bad news when a new revenue forecast is released next week. Pawlenty says the likelyhood of reduced tax collections will mean state government will have to further hold the line on spending.
November 23, 2007 - Governor Tim Pawlenty says he expects next week's budget report will not contain good news. State officials are expected to release their latest economic and revenue report a week from today. Pawlenty says at a time of slowing economic activity it would be make no sense to call lawmakers into a special session to spend more money.
November 23, 2007 - Governor Pawlenty says he is not anticipating good news when the latest state economic and revenue forecast is released a week from today.
November 24, 2007 - Governor Pawlenty says he is not anticipating good news when the latest state economic and revenue forecast is released a week from today.
November 26, 2007 - Audio excerpt of R. T. Rybak on subject of renewable energy.
November 27, 2007 - Governor Pawlenty has appointed an appeals court judge, who earlier served as his personal attorney, to the Minnesota Supreme Court. Pawlenty named Chris Dietzen to replace Justice Sam Hanson, who is leaving his post at the end of the year to go back into private practice. Minnesota Public Radio's Tom Scheck reports...
November 30, 2007 - State Finance officials say a struggling economy is forcing Minnesota's budget into a deficit again. Forecasters say the state will see a $373 million deficit by mid-2009. Governor Pawlenty and state lawmakers are now faced with raising taxes, cutting spending or spending a part of the budget reserve to balance the state's budget. Minnesota Public Radio's Tom Scheck reports...
December 5, 2007 - Polls show a majority of Americans are concerned about global warming. But it's not clear what we're willing to do about it. A task force is due to vote today (WED) on some measures we could take here in Minnesota, to reduce our carbon footprint. The group has been studying fifty possible approaches to the problem. It's planning to report to Governor Tim Pawlenty after the first of the year. Some of the ideas are the energy equivalent of castor oil. They may be good for us, but they're a little hard to swallow. Minnesota Public Radio's Stephanie Hemphill reports.