Almanac: At the Capitol

Gov. Tim Pawlenty sliced the program's $5.3 million appropriation as part of a $2.7 billion emergency budget reduction in June. The nutrition cuts prompted a lawsuit that offers a glimpse into a program that serves some of the state's poorest residents.

With a reciprocity deal with Wisconsin about to expire, some cross-border workers may have to file in both states.

In bid for 60 votes, Democrats pick up one wavering senator and need two more to secure a procedural vote to open debate.

Does a $149 "survival seed" kit appeal to common-sense self-sufficiency - or to our darkest economic fears?