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First-Termers Panel (05/25/07)

Our rookie group of lawmakers return to deliver their assessment of the session just ended.

Tim Pawlenty: This Year and Next

05/24/07
by Leigh Pomeroy
As of the moment I write this, the denizens of the Great State of Minnesota are still not sure whether their governor will sign, line-item veto or completely veto several key pieces of legislation.
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Statewide Smoking Ban Brings Relief to Mankato Area Conflict

05/18/07
by Leigh Pomeroy
The passage of the statewide smoking ban has brought a collective sigh of relief to both sides of the Minnesota River where it bends to the northeast in southern Minnesota. On the north side of the river is North Mankato, which has steadfastly resisted instituting a citywide smoking ban in restaurants and bars despite pressure from citizens, local physicians and nurses groups and the Mankato Area Smoke-free Coalition.
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First-Termers Panel (04/27/07)

When the 2007 legislative session began, we picked a group of four first-term lawmakers to check in with from time to time during their rookie season. Democrats Patricia Torres Ray and Kathy Brynaert sit across the couch from Republicans Bill Ingebrigtsen and John Berns.

The Return of the First-Termers (02/23/07)

Our group of first-time lawmakers make their second Almanac appearance. Republicans Bill Ingebrigtsen and John Berns sit down on the couch with DFLers Patricia Torres Ray and Kathy Brynaert.

The Rookies (01/10/07)

Sen. Bill Ingebrigtsen and Rep. Kathy Brynaert take the freshmen initiation interview.

A New First-Termers Panel (01/04/07)

It's an Almanac tradition. Each year we elect a new state Senate and House we pick a group of four first-time lawmakers to share their experience. We unveil this year's panel: Republicans Bill Ingebrigtsen and John Berns are joined by DFLers Patricia Torres Ray and Kathy Brynaert.

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