January 13, 1997 - The House Judiciary Committee heard testimony on the state's anti-stalking law today.(MON) Most of those testifying want to see the law changed, making it easier for prosecutors. Minnesota Public Radio's Karen-Louise Boothe reports from the capitol: Legislators are attempting to shore up the state's 1993 law after a Minnesota Supreme Court ruling made it more DIFFICULT for prosecutors to convict those accused of stalking. Justices ruled it ONLY be applied to those who SPECIFICALLY intended to cause harm to their victims. But SUPPORTERS of the law say the legislature didn't intend for prosecutors to have to prove a stalker's motive, but only a GENERAL intent on the part of the perpetrator. They say, most stalkers do not intend their actions to be harmful...rather, they often unrealistically believe their actions will lead to a mend
January 10, 1997 - The state's non-profit sector is hoping to gain the ear of state lawmakers this session as they work through welfare reform. As Minnesota Public Radio's Karen-Louise Boothe reports, as services cutbacks occur and restrictions tighten...non-profits are bracing for an even BIGGER role in maintaining the social welfare of the state's people. As the state legislature shapes major policy for the next two years in this budget session, leaders of various non-profit organizations want to be at the table. Various complex issues such as welfare reform affect non-profits since THEY are often on the front line.... providing services as diverse as health CARE, education, transportation and welfare. In the case of WELFARE reform...many non-profits expect to be fulfilling f
January 9, 1997 - note: to follow twins pkg At the state capitol, Minnesota lawmakers have been as skeptical as their constituents over the use of public money for a stadium. Minnesota Public Radio's Karen-Louise Boothe talked with several lawmakers and has their reaction to the proposed deal. Key legislators were summoned to the Governor's Mansion early in the day to meet with Arne Carlson. They were treated to a sneak preview of the plan which was made public by Twin owners during the afternoon's press conference. An EARLY cheerleader of state funding for a new stadium is Representative Ann Rest. The DFL-er from New Hope chairs the House Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs Committee...one of the FIRST stopping
January 9, 1997 - for fri am State Human Services Commissioner David Doth (dawth) has outlined the Department's plans for Welfare Reform legislation this session. Doth says a big emphasis will be placed on putting welfare recipients to WORK: Doth says the Governor is planning to outline his budget priorities for programs that will make it EASIER for people to move off of welfare and into jobs...programs that will likely get more funding include child care, health care and job training. Sun 28-MAY 21:10:58 MPR NewsPro Archive - Wed 04/11/2001
January 7, 1997 - Political intrigue gave way to business-as-usual when the Minnesota House elected Phil Carruthers as its new Speaker. The legislature officially convened the 1997 session today.(tuesday) Minnesota Public Radio's Karen-Louise Boothe reports from the capitol. The question leading up to the opening of the session was, just how far would supporters of Irv Anderson GO to keep their leader? Republican minority leader Steve Sviggum said HE was involved in talks with Anderson about a sharing of power in the HOUSE in exchange for some Republican votes...but as the start of the session approached...Sviggum, and others, predicted Anderson's days as Speaker were indeed OVER and Carruthers would enjoy an easy win.
January 7, 1997 - While House members in WASHINGTON face the task of electing their SPEAKER amid an ethics controversy surrounding Newt Gingrich....state Representatives in St.Paul are expected to elect speaker-designate Phil Carruthers as their first order of business when they convene at Noon. But as Minnesota Public Radio's Karen-Louise Boothe reports...the shift of power in the state house isn't without its OWN set of controversies either: Irv Anderson, who ruled the House for three years, was deposed as Speaker when a deeply divided DFL state House majority voted in early November to replace him with speaker-designate Phil Carruthers. It was a narrow vote of 37-to-33 that exposed wounds inflicted on Anderson by DFL-ers and Republicans alike who've criticized his leadership style by calling it "good ol
January 7, 1997 - 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.
November 6, 1996 - Minnesota Democratic U.S. Senator Paul Wellstone easily won re-election last night in his match with Republican Rudy Boschwitz.
November 6, 1996 - Fresh from his election victory Tuesday, Democratic Senator Paul Wellstone wasted NO TIME reflecting on his successful campaign against Rudy Boschwitz, instead he was thinking ahead to his place in the new congress.
May 29, 1996 - for ATC Wednesday State Republican Party leaders have unveiled their proposed 1996 platform. It's expected to be debated, amended and adopted this week during the state convention in Duluth.