March 11, 2003 - Republican House Speaker Steve Sviggum says he'll expedite an ethics hearing on Republican Arlon Lindner. House DFLers filed a complaint today against the Corcoran Republican for allegedly making inappropriate comments about homosexuals and African Americans. They say Lindner's comments have harmed the reputation of the Minnesota House. Sviggum says the Republican caucus also denounces the comments but says he's not sure if the comments rise to an ethics violation. Minnesota Public Radio's Tom Scheck reports...
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March 11, 2003 - Governor Tim Pawlenty hit the road Monday to promote his plan to solve the state's $4.2 billion dollar budget deficit. At a public forum in Bemidji, the governor focused on economic development. Pawlenty presented his plan to create tax-free zones to attract businesses and create jobs. Mainstreet Radio's Tom Robertson reports... {
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March 11, 2003 - Some vulnerable seniors in Minnesota would feel the pinch of Governor Tim Pawlenty's proposed budget cuts. Pawlenty's plan to fix the state's $4.2 billion dollar budget deficit includes elimination of state funding for a number of senior services, including the Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion programs. Pawlenty's plan would essentially shut the programs down in rural Minnesota. Program administrators say the cuts could force hundreds of frail seniors from their homes and into more expensive care facilities. Mainstreet Radio's Tom Robertson reports... {
March 11, 2003 - Nanotechnology uses components built at the molecular level to improve everyday products. They're already being used everywhere from the gas pump to the department store. The Bush Administration plans to invest close to a billion dollars next year to help develop the industry. So far here in Minnesota, the nanotech revolution is off to a slow start. But Mainstreet Radio's Erin Galbally reports one small southeastern Minnesota town is betting big on nanotechnology.
March 11, 2003 - As part of the series “A Lesson on Learning: Behind No Child Left Behind,” MPR reporter Dan Olson reports on push for higher qualification reqirements for teachers. The reality for schools and teachers is more complicated.
March 12, 2003 - Xcel Energy's efforts to move spent nuclear fuel away from Minnesota have suffered a setback. Federal regulators have denied Xcel's application to build a private nuclear waste storage facility in Utah. The denial comes as Xcel seeks to store more waste at its Prairie Island nuclear plant. A nuclear waste storage bill was introduced Monday at the State Capitol. Minnesota Public Radio's Mary Losure reports.
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