Almanac: At the Capitol

Capitol Update - May 8, 2008 (05/08/08)

Headlines (04/25/07)

Lawmakers agree to a bonding bill 4 times larger than the governor's plan, setting up lots of vetoes; health groups are concerned about a watered-down smoking ban in the House; a House committee passes the environmental constitutional amendment; and the Senate approves stem cell research and the Restroom Access Act.

Environment Amendment (04/18/07)

Sen. Larry Pogemiller and Rep. Tom Hackbarth join Mary live in the House Gallery to debate dedicating money to the environment via a ballot question.