January 10, 2002 -
January 10, 2002 - MPR’s Michael Khoo gives a debrief on a tri-partisan task force that has endorsed the general principle of helping the Vikings and Twins construct new stadiums. If the teams finance rather than fund their stadiums, it would protect them. Funding comes from the government and financing comes from grants and loans from private companies.
January 10, 2002 - Drivers would pay $1.50 to $2 to go through that bottleneck during rush hour. The money would help fund the extra lane and for more transit.
January 10, 2002 - Since September 11th, an interest in national ID cards have grown. It would help prevent terrorists from using new names. Driver's license could be turned into a national ID card, but the DMV is opposed to that idea because it would be used as a policing tool.
January 10, 2002 - MPR's Tom Scheck reports that much of the reception to Ventura's deficit reduction plan is icy. Social program advocates and local government officials say Ventura is balancing the state budget at their expense. Tax opponents say Ventura's plans for higher gasoline, tobacco, and sales taxes hurt working Minnesotans.
January 10, 2002 - MPR’s Tim Pugmire reports on Governor Ventura's budget cut of 1% from the education portion for this coming year…and that he wants to take another 2%-3% the following year. While a smaller cut than other areas of the budget, many educators are concerned at the negative impact cuts will create in areas such as specialized aides, grants, and charter schools receiving less money to lease buildings.
January 11, 2002 - MPR's Michael Khoo reports that a tri-partisan stadium task force has given its informal endorsement to a state role in building new stadiums for the Minnesota Twins, the Vikings, and the University of Minnesota Gophers. During a meeting in Mankato, the panel opted to support the concept of public financing for a stadium, while steering clear of direct subsidization. Sorting through the details is likely to remain a formidable task.
January 11, 2002 - Republicans say that Governor Ventura's budget is the beginning of a bumpy ride. Most of the money going to nonprofits is from the government and since that money is frozen, nonprofits are going to be hurting for money.
January 11, 2002 - Today is the four-month anniversary of the terrorist attacks. If you were listening to this station on the morning of September 11th, the first eyewitness account you heard was from Melissa Creighton, who spoke to us on her cell phone from the streets of New York.
January 11, 2002 - MPR’s Michael Khoo reports on Governor Ventura’s response to critics over his budget plan. According to governor, sacrifice needs to be made by all parts of the budget and he invites suggestions to improve it. Republicans debate higher tax on gasoline and tobacco, while Democrats want more money for education.