Ann Rest
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- Legislation proposed to require clean ballasts from ocean going ships arriving in Minnesota ports
MPR’s Art Hughes reports that two Minnesota legislators are proposing a bill to guard against invasive species hitchhiking in ocean-going ships on Lake Superior. The legislation would require big international ships that travel in Lake Superior to treat ballast water before dumping it into the lake.
- Game over, as stadium bill dies a quiet death
MPR’s Martin Kaste reports on end of another stadium bill at State Capitol. The sponsors of the latest Twins stadium plan threw in the towel, as the bill's author, Harris DFLer Loren Jennings, announced he was withdrawing the plan from consideration, just hours before a crucial committee hearing.
- GOING...GOING...everyone hates the stadium
MPR’s Bob Collins reports that despite latest stadium bill being roundly disliked, it has been stalled…but not dead. By a single vote, the House Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs Committee refused to refer bill to Taxes Committee.
- Midday discussion on proposal for a new Twins stadium
Midday looks at the proposal for a new Twins ballpark and the surrounding financial details with guests Gene Merriam, Minnesota Senate Finance Committee Chairman; and MPR reporter Bill Wareham. Program also includes short interviews with key individuals on proposal and listener call-in questions.
- A series of interviews on the issues within first day of the Legislature
On the opening day of the Minnesota Legislature, a Midday discussion with key legislators on the major issues coming up this session: taxes, welfare reform, education, crime, and Twins stadium. Program also includes an interview with Governor Arne Carlson about his hopes for the 1997-98 and a short profile on two new legislators.
- Ann Rest details flat tax concept
Ann Rest, DFL state representative and chair of Minnesota House Tax Committee, explains concepts of a federal flat tax.
- Ann Rest on state tax rankings
Ann Rest, DFL state representative and chair of Minnesota House Tax Committee, comments on study that shows Minnesota as the fifth highest state in the nation for taxes.
- Ann Rest sees no tax reform at State Capitol
Ann Rest, Minnesota House member representing District 46A, talks about tax reform possibilities in the 1994 legislative session.
- Ann Rest and Ron Abrams on state taxes
On this Midday program, studio guests are Ann Rest, chair of the Minnesota House Tax Committee Ann Rest; and Ron Abrams, House assistant minority leader. The two discuss income taxes, property taxes and sales taxes.
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