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Election reform
December 29, 2000 - House Government Operations chair Jim Rhodes and Eric Lipman say people assume that Minnesota does not have the potential to have the election problem that Florida did.
Minnesota starts third session of tri-partisan government
December 29, 2000 -
Education outlook at the State Legislature's 2001 session
January 2, 2001 - {For Jan. 2, 2001} Education issues are expected to dominate much of the debate when the 2001 Minnesota Legislature convenes this week. Lawmakers will tackle proposals on classroom funding, alternative pay systems for teachers and school accountability. They could also end up going back to the drawing board on the Profile of Learning graduation standards. Minnesota Public Radio's Tim Pugmire reports...
Anti-Smoking groups go to restaurants to monitor enforcement of the new smoking ban
January 2, 2001 - Anti-smoking activists are going out for lunch today in Duluth. A city ordinance went into effect yesterday banning smoking in restaurants -- or at least restricting it. Today at lunchtime, representatives of an anti-smoking group are checking dozens of restaurants to see if the businesses are obeying the new law. Minnesota Public Radio's Chris Julin reports from Duluth.
Minneapolis lawyers on release of death row inmate Burrell
January 2, 2001 - Two Minneapolis lawyers are at Angola Prison in Louisianna today, preparing for the release of their client --death row inmate Albert Ronnie Burrell. Steve Pincus and Chuck Lloyd have been working on Burrell's case pro bono since 1991. Burrell was sentenced to death in 1987 for the shooting deaths of an elderly couple. Today, a judge granted Burrell a new trial and the state dismissed the charges agaist him, allowing him to walk free. I spoke with Chuck Lloyd on his way to the prison earlier this afternoon. He says when he read the transcript of Burrell's original trial, it didn't seem to hold together:
State legislature gets underway
January 3, 2001 - The 2001 legislative session got underway today (WEDNESDAY) with Democrats and Republicans sparring in the House. Meanwhile, in the Senate, Governor Ventura picked up his first party ally. Minnesota Public Radio's Laura McCallum reports...
Minnesota's three new members of congress will be sworn in today
January 3, 2001 - It's a busy day for politics in Washington, too. Minnesota's three new members of Congress will be sworn in today. Minnesota Public Radio's Michael Khoo is out in Washington for the ceremony. He's on the line now. Good morning, Michael.
Hottinger and Pawlenty share thoughts on day of new legislative session in Minnesota
January 3, 2001 - Morning Edition’s Cathy Wurzer talks with Democrat John Hottinger, the assistant majority leader of the senate, and Republican Tim Pawlenty, the majority leader of the house, about the start of Minnesota state legislature. Legislators are expected to tackle some sticky issues, like what to do with a projected three billion dollar surplus, along with campaign finance proposals, and the high price of prescription drugs.
Minnesota's three new members of Congress sworn in
January 4, 2001 -
Capitol floor reaction to State of the State
January 4, 2001 - Governor Jesse Ventura delivered his second State of the State address today, a speech that was heavy on tax cuts and reform proposals. Ventura highlighted cuts in the state's income, property and sales taxes that he'll detail in his budget later this month. Ventura's message was warmly welcomed by Republicans, and got mixed reviews from Democrats. Minnesota Public Radio's Laura McCallum joins me now to discuss the speech. What are his major tax cut proposals? (well, let's talk about the three major areas - property, income and sales taxes. First, the property tax, which Ventura has long talked about overhauling - here's how he described it - Ventura cut one - describe Ventura property tax reform proposal

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