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Headlines (05/21/08)

The lawfirm hired for an independent study of the 35W bridge collapse reported its findings to legislators today, citing a number of failures.

Did You Know? (05/02/08)

State House member Neil Peterson's love of bow ties led to a fashion statement on the House floor this week.

Lots Shakin' in St. Paul (02/22/08)

Mary Lahammer recaps the busy week at the state capitol as lawmakers grapple with the big transportation bill ... a bill that Governor Pawlenty vetoed Friday afternoon.

One Vote Shy of Veto-Proof

02/21/08
by Mary Lahammer
It was a nail-biter, but the House passed the transportation bill 89-44, that's one vote shy of a veto-proof majority. I counted a couple of Dems voting no: Otremba and Lesch. It appears 6 Republicans voted yes: Abler, Erhardt, Heidgerken, Hamilton and Neil Peterson. So party lines went both ways. Democrats have to shore up their ranks if they have any shot at an override.
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Headlines (05/09/07)

Gov. Pawlenty now ranks as one of the governors who has issued the most vetoes, groups stand in front of Pawlenty's office to say the pieces of Minnesota's puzzle are coming apart, trade unions rally for MOA expansion funding, the constitutional amendment for the environment is back after a rollercoaster ride, and the proposed gas tax is decreased to a nickel.

Capitol Update - April 23, 2007 (04/23/07)

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