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Republicans Rip Olson

08/14/08
by Mary Lahammer
First, the harsh words from the most influential Republican blogger in town, Michael Brodkorb, who said earlier this week "When I heard that Representative Olson had been endorsed, I was sick to my stomach." Now his future potential caucus, Senate Republicans, just issued this statement:
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Capitol Update - May 20, 2008 (05/20/08)

Capitol Update - May 13, 2008 (05/13/08)

Capitol Update - April 28, 2008 (04/28/08)

Headlines (04/16/08)

Legislative leaders met with the governor to talk about end-of-session negotiations. The Senate gives preliminary approval to a K-12 education bill with some interesting policy changes. A heated debate about surrogate motherhood takes place on the Senate floor. And activists urge lawmakers to make funding for long-term care a top priority.

Bonding (03/05/08)

Rep. Alice Hausman and Sen. Betsy Wergin join us to talk about all the Bonding Bill action at the Capitol this week.

Senate Passes Bonding Bill

03/04/08
by Mary Lahammer
It took less than 20 minutes for the Senate to pass a bonding bill 51-7. The Republican lead on the Bonding Committee Sen. Betsy Wergin got an amendment adopted that essentially assures the 3% debt limit is not passed which is the governor's position.
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Capitol Update - March 4, 2008 (03/04/08)

Headlines (05/17/07)

Legislative leaders start real negotiations with the governor, the Senate passes budget bills, the governor signs the smoking ban and rips lawmakers' approach to the session.

Capitol Update - May 14, 2007 (05/14/07)

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