January 6, 2003 - Republican Tim Pawlenty today (MONDAY) became the 38th person to hold the office of Minnesota governor. Pawlenty and the state's other constitutional officers were sworn in during a ceremony at the Landmark Center in downtown St. Paul. Governor Pawlenty inherits a projected four-and-a-half billion dollar budget deficit, and his closest advisor says he's prepared for the challenge. Minnesota Public Radio's Laura McCallum reports...
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January 14, 2003 - As part of the series “A Lesson on Learning: Behind No Child Left Behind,” MPR reporter Dan Olson reports on varied views of parents on the federal education law and it’s impacts.
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February 7, 2003 - An organization representing the state's private colleges and universities is pushing for a change in the way Minnesota finances higher education. The Minnesota Private College Council has been arguing for more state grant money for about 15 years, they and they believe the current state budget problems may provide the best environment for their initiative to finally succeed. Critics say the Council's proposal would hurt students and the public colleges they attend. Minnesota Public Radio's Marisa Helms reports.
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