Almanac: At the Capitol

Funny Highlights (05/21/08)

An annual tradition, we close out the show with a look at the session's lighter moments, including the funny things lawmakers say and do when end-of-session sleep deprivation sets in.

Press Reviews (05/21/08)

Mary and two Capitol colleagues — Tom Scheck from Minnesota Public Radio and Brian Bakst of the Associated Press — discuss the big, and not so big, accomplishments of Session 2008.

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.

Almanac: At the Capitol - May 21, 2008 (05/21/08)

Dennis Ozment (05/14/08)

After 12 terms in the House, the Republican from Rosemont is stepping down. Ozment joins Mary live in the House Gallery for a look back ... and ahead.

House Leaders (05/14/08)

Only four days remain for lawmakers to pass bills this session. Mary checks in on the negotiations with DFL House Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher and Republican Minority Leader Marty Seifert.

Headlines (05/14/08)

Finding property tax relief that pleases everyone remains the biggest outstanding issue, funding for the Mall of America expansion is in question and vandals strike the Capitol today, defacing three gubernatorial portraits.

Almanac: At the Capitol - May 14, 2008 (05/14/08)

Frank Moe (05/07/08)

The retiring assistant house majority leader joins us to look back at his two terms — and ahead to his future plans.

Senate Leaders (05/07/08)

How are budget negotiations going as the session nears its end? Mary checks in with DFL Assistant Majority Leader Tarryl Clark and Senate Minority Leader Dave Senjem.