June 7, 2002 - MPR’s Michael Khoo reports that Governor Jesse Ventura departs for a week-long trade mission to China. Roughly 100 government and business leaders will join Ventura to help promote Minnesota products and services in the world's most populous country.
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May 2, 2002 - MPR’s Michael Khoo reports on Minnesota House bill passage that would require disclosure by the governor and the state's other top elected officials on all money that comes from non-state employment. The bill is not aimed at Ventura, but some think it could be due to his employment with the XFL, his two books, and his role in a movie during his governorship.
May 2, 2002 - The bill would amend the constitution to dedicate 3/16 of 1% of sales tax revenues to environmental conservation and preservation. That amounts to roughly $115 million a year.
May 1, 2002 - Becky Lourey, a DFL gubernatorial candidate, is going around the Twin Cities to talk with constituents.
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April 11, 2002 - Budget talks at the state Capitol still show no sign of progress and could detoriate even further. Yesterday House and Senate leaders staged dueling press conferences to point blame at each other. And GOP leaders say if resolution isn't in hand by the end of the week, there's likely to be no compromise until next month. Minnesota Public Radio's Michael Khoo reports.
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