Capitol Update - February 8, 2010 (02/08/10)
The focus on job creation continues as Senate Democrats release their jobs bill, supporters of the Red Rock commuter rail line say it will create jobs, and lawmakers look to reform government.
R. T. Rybak and Margaret Anderson Kelliher finished one-two in the DFL Gubernatorial straw poll Tuesday night. We're going to visit live in the studio this month with the straw poll's top finishers. And the DFLers go first.
Between the precinct caucuses and the session we'll have plenty to chat up with Democrats Mike Hatch and Blois Olson and Republicans Fritz Knaak and Kirstin Sersland Beach.
Mary Lahammer is back for a ninth season as a reporter and host of our sister program Almanac: At the Capitol. She visits with Cathy and Eric and previews what the series has in store for the legislative session.
Non-Partisan Blogs & New Media News
- Pawlenty: Double sex offenders' prison sentences
- Bush billboard on I-35: "Miss me yet?"
- MN Dems seek to limit governor's unallotment power
- Minnesota Senate to vote on $1 billion public works bill
A $1 billion construction projects bill gets its first big vote today in the Democrat-controlled Senate.... - Minnesota Democrats seek to limit governor's unallotment power
Democratic lawmakers are going after the governor's power to reduce state spending, even as Republican ... - Pawlenty seeks longer terms for sex offenders
Gov. Tim Pawlenty is seeking longer prison sentences for sex offenders. ... - The Daily Digest
A look at the day's political news.... - Alabama Sen. Shelby releases holds on Obama nominees, blocked over spending disputes
- First lady Michelle Obama launches campaign against childhood obesity
- First lady Michelle Obama credits husband with 'phenomenal year,' says more needs to be done












