Almanac: At the Capitol

The Future of Health Care (08/01/08)

Governor Pawlenty unveiled a new program this week that will create secure online consumer medical accounts for state workers. Is this part of the future for all of us? We peer into health care's future with the aid of Minnesota Health Commissioner Sanne Magnan, medical ethicist Jeff Kahn and physician Maureen Reed.

Central Corridor Conundrum (08/01/08)

A public meeting this week exposed more parking problems along University Avenue once the new light rail tracks go in. We hear from the Central Corridor project manager and from a concerned neighborhood group.

They Want to Be Your Senator (08/01/08)

A few weeks back we introduced you to the endorsed Independence Party candidate for U.S. Senate. This week we hear from two other well-known candidates running in the IP Senate primary.

Driving While Texting (08/01/08)

Starting Friday it's now illegal to read or send text messages while behind the wheel. Even if stopped in traffic. Find out how this new law will work from guest Cheri Marti from the Department of Public Safety.

Imam Airport Arrests (07/18/08)

It was a big story in 2006 when six imams were pulled of a plane and detained at Twin Cities International Airport. David Hanners of the St. Paul Pioneer Press has a surprising update to the story.

Bill Signing Bliss

The Week's Monologue (05/16/08)

Dominic Papatola is intrigued by theatrical smoking in local bars.

Where Lawmakers Stand (05/09/08)

Ten days are left this legislative session. Mary Lahammer gives you a scorecard on where progress stands on the session's big issues.

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

Headlines (05/07/08)

An emergency conference committee is called to deal with the governor’s transportation veto threats, Democrats are angry about the status of the report to raise the minimum wage, the Dangerous Dogs Bill heads to the floor and food and fellowship abound at the annual Senate Potluck.