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Capitol Update - March 17, 2009
Tuesday, March 17, 2009 - 7:50 pm
( categories: Budget | Health Care | PreK-12 Education | Social Issues | 03/2009 | John Marty | Larry Pogemiller | Tarryl Clark | Tim Pawlenty | Tom Bakk | Mary's Page )
Capitol Update - March 17, 2009 (03/17/09)
Governor Pawlenty's new budget has more money for education and cuts to health care, and there's another push against gay marriage.
Capitol Update - February 12, 2009
Thursday, February 12, 2009 - 10:07 pm
A House committee kills a bill that would have required a photo ID to vote, lawmakers want cleaner cars, and supporters rally for gay marriage.
( categories: Social Issues | 02/2009 | David Schultz | Don Hall | Jeremy Kalin | John Marty | Linda Higgins | Mary Kiffmeyer | Scott Lambert | Tom Emmer | Mary's Page )
Vikes KO'ed
Wednesday, April 2, 2008 - 1:35 pm
The Vikings just got knocked out of the Senate tax bill. On a 41-22 vote, Democratic Senator John Marty managed to get an amendment passed on the Senate floor that takes out language that would study a new stadium for the Vikings. Tax Chair Tom Bakk pointed out that the Vikings lease is up soon and many "want to make sure the Vikings don't leave." But longtime stadium opponent Marty said there is "no urgency" and Republican Sen. Julianne Ortman (R-Chanhassen) called it a "Hail Mary" pass on the last day, added in tax committee. Many lawmakers want to tackle the topic next year, not this year.
The Vikings just got knocked out of the Senate tax bill. On a 41-22 vote, Democratic Senator John Marty managed to get an amendment passed on the Senate floor that takes out language that would study a new stadium for the Vikings.
Headlines (04/02/08)
The bonding bill heads to the governor, who is expected to veto it. After a heated debate, the Senate passes the tax bill — but without the Vikings stadium study.
Capitol Update - March 31, 2008 (03/31/08)
The Latest from the Legislature (03/28/08)
Mary Lahammer brings us up to date from the capitol. Here's a preview: The pace is picking up.
Capitol Update - March 27, 2008 (03/27/08)
So Much for No Stadiums
Thursday, March 27, 2008 - 11:39 am
With a nearly billion dollar shortfall this was supposed to be the session where stadiums didn't come up. Nope. A Senate Tax Committee added an amendment for the Sports Facilities Commission to study a new Vikings stadium. The amendment sponsored by Sen. Dan Larson (DFL-Bloomington) went on easily 9-4. The Democrat who spoke up against the amendment was Sen. John Marty. He was exasperated that when people are having trouble paying for their homes, transportation and food that the legislature would allow money to be spent studying a professional sports stadium. An amendment was then added to have a sports memorabilia tax to pay for the study. A recent round up of where all the major issues stood at Easter break proclaimed on a Vikings stadium "not a word, not a hearing, not a chance." Not anymore.
Headlines (03/05/08)
Abbey Taylor’s father testifies for better pool inspections after his daughter’s severe injuries last summer, Justin Pearson's father wants to stop another death from prescription drugs bought online, more mortgage foreclosure legislation, AARP wants health care reform and hockey could become the official state sport thanks to some small lobbyists.
