April 16, 1981 - MPR’s Bob Potter and Gary Eichten take a look at Minnesota Governor Al Quie’s budget and tax proposal. An incorrect state forecast has left the administration looking for a tax increase.
May 5, 1981 - Senate DFLers now accept Gov. Quie tax bill 2 weeks after they proposed a higher tax increase themselves. Roger Moe, Senate Majority Leader: Quie has refused to negotiate seriously, sits in corner of his office and threatens to veto proposal he hasn?t recommended.. Gov?s proposals not correct financial crisis state is facing. Without his public recognition of the full extent of the problem the public can?t be expected to support corrective measures. Tax committee voted 11 to 9 to accept the governor?s tax bill, aslo lowered gas tax increase from 4 cents to 2 cents and cut in half license fee increases for cars and trucks.460 million tax increase bill now goes to full senate for a vote, differences between House and Senate versions to be worked out later in committee. Pat Kessler, reporter.
May 5, 1981 - Mark Dayton in studio, will be announcing this morning for Senate, on Democratic ticket, against Durenberger. Still has to get party endorsement. Talks about his background, why he wants to run, campaign and fundraising.
May 11, 1981 - Ely’s Jackpine Bob provides commentary on disarmament and his frustration of military nuclear buildups.
May 13, 1981 - All Things Considered’s Gary Eichten talks with MPR reporter Rich Dietman about University of Minnesota hospital proposal to build largest hospital construction project in state.
May 15, 1981 - MPR’s Bob Potter provides a brief tax committee update from the Capitol.
May 18, 1981 - MPR’s Bob Potter reports on continued debate at the Capitol over a tax plan and the growing chances for a special session. Segment includes speech excerpts and interview.
May 29, 1981 - James Gustave Speth, senior fellow at the University of Minnesota's Humphrey Institute, speaking at the Humphrey Institute about measures to alleviate the increase of CO2. Speth’s address is titled "Carbon Dioxide Buildup: The Case for Limited Action.” Speth is former chairman of the president's Council on Environmental Quality during the Carter administration.
June 14, 1981 - Proceedings of the United States Senate Field Hearing and High Sulfur Coal Export Conference held June 8–9, 1981, at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. This program is on the topic of “Marketing of High Sulfur Coal,” one of a several items addressed at conference. Panel discussions were moderated by United States Senator Charles Percy, United States Representative Paul Simon, and John Castle, Director of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs.
June 14, 1981 - Proceedings of the United States Senate Field Hearing and High Sulfur Coal Export Conference held June 8–9, 1981, at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. This program is on the topic of “Transportation Factors,” one of a several items addressed at conference. Panel discussions were moderated by United States Senator Charles Percy, United States Representative Paul Simon, and John Castle, Director of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs. .