Linda Berglin

Bill Signing Bliss

Mary Lahammer — Thu, 29 May 2008 15:18:42 -0500

The love was everywhere. The love was bi-partisan. The love was coming from the governor to lawmakers, even DFL lawmakers. House Tax Chair Ann Lenczewski got an enormous amount of praise for helping making the whole end of session deal happen. Bonding Chairs Langseth and Hausman got humorous props too.
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Session Wrapup

tptadmin — Fri, 23 May 2008 16:24:55 -0500

Our Mary Lahammer gives a summary of the achievements of the just-ended legislative session.

Healthcare & Budget Done

Mary Lahammer — Sat, 17 May 2008 17:23:30 -0500

So healthcare and budget deals are done, but tax issues remain according to legislative leaders. Minority Leader Marty Seifert says lawmakers will definitely be meeting in session on Sunday, but they will break for church and come back later in the day. The House tried to take up a ballot question that would allow them to call themselves back into special session, taking the power away from the governor.
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Capitol Update - May 13, 2008

tptadmin — Tue, 13 May 2008 19:30:07 -0500

The Week at the Capitol

tptadmin — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:07:39 -0500

Mary Lahammer breaks down all this week's Capitol action in a handy three-minute summary.

Capitol Update - April 24, 2008

tptadmin — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:43:27 -0500

Headlines

tptadmin — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:29:11 -0500

The environment dominates floor sessions the day after Earth Day, the Senate passes the Abigail Taylor Pool Safety Act, Tim Pawlenty announces members of the 21st Century Tax Reform Commission and a robot built by Eagan high school students visits the capitol.

Capitol Update - March 31, 2008

tptadmin — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 14:03:17 -0500

The Latest from the Legislature

tptadmin — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:54:09 -0500

Mary Lahammer brings us up to date from the capitol. Here's a preview: The pace is picking up.

Easter Break for Lawmakers

tptadmin — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 18:04:57 -0500

Legislators emptied out of St. Paul this week for a spring break. Our Mary Lahammer gives us the highs and lows of the first six weeks of the legislative session.