Phyllis Kahn
15 Collection Items
- Minnesota's Hiring Freeze? - State workforce grows despite hiring freeze
MPR’s Tom Scheck reports that the number of people on the state's payroll has grown even though thousands of government employees have retired since Governor Tim Pawlenty ordered a hiring freeze at state agencies.
- Excerpts from Minnesota House debate on gay marriage amendment
Midday presents excerpts from debate on bill to amend the constitution to define marriage. On March 24th, the Minnesota State House voted on a proposal that would let voters decide if the Minnesota constitution should ban same-sex marriage. The vote was 88-44 in favor of proposal.
- Governor Ventura shares legislative thoughts on Midday
MPR’s Michael Khoo gives a summary report on Governor Jesse Ventura’s appearance on Midday. The governor staked out positions on a host of proposals now under consideration at the state Legislature. Ventura commented on loosening restrictions on carrying a handgun, alcohol sales in grocery stores, and legal sports betting.
- Governor Carlson asks MLB Commissioner Selig for another year
MPR’s Martin Kaste reports that Governor Carlson has asked Major League Baseball to give Minnesota one more chance…and one more year, to try to save the Twins. Debate continues at the Capitol on how that could happen.
- A look at Twins stadium funding proposals at the Minnesota Legislature
Midday focuses on the discussion at the state Legislature about the future of a new baseball stadium for the Minnesota Twins. Host Gary Eichten speaks with MPR reporter Bill Wareham, who presents a summary of the various proposals and audio clips of committee debate. Ideas presented include gambling revenue options, cheaper alternatives to a stadium, buying a team, selling Metrodome to teams for $1.00, and buying season tickets.
- Roger Kahn and Phyliss Kahn discuss baseball history
On this Midday, a call-in program about baseball's golden age. Guests include author Roger Kahn, Minnesota State Representative Phyllis Kahn, and local U of M baseball star Paul Geil.
- Balance of Power, part 1 - Metropolitan shift
As part of a Mainstreet Radio project, Midday broadcasts from Das Wurst Haus in Lanesboro, Minnesota to focus on the changing power in the state. For the first time, a majority of seats at the State Capitol come from metropolitan area.
- Balance of Power, part 2 - Panel discussion on state funding
As part of a Mainstreet Radio project, Midday broadcasts from Das Wurst Haus in Lanesboro and continues with a panel discussion on the balance of power and how to spend state government dollars. Panelists debate topics on taxes and take listener questions.
- "A Woman's Place" documentary / Gloria Griffin and Phyllis Kahn at Minnesota State Fair
During the hour you'll hear a documentary about the 19th Amendment, entitled "A Woman's Place," followed by MPR’s Dan Olson conversation about women's rights on this Women's Suffrage Day with Gloria Griffin, of the Minnesota Women's Consortium; and Phyllis Kahn, a state representative. Minnesota Public Radio's Dan Olson hosted the program from the State Fair.
- Nancy Brataas and Phyllis Kahn discuss the National Women's Caucus
MPR’s Dan Olson interviews Nancy Brataas, Minnesota state senator; and Phyllis Kahn, Minnesota state representative. They discuss their thoughts and experiences at National Women's Caucus being held in St. Paul. Brataas and Kahn also answer listener questions.
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