The legislative session must end at midnight and a budget deal between legislators and the governor seems unlikely. The House passed a bill to change the way the seat belt law is enforced and debated medical marijuana for the first time. Over the weekend lawmakers failed to override the governor's vetoes.
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Capitol Update - May 18, 2009
Capitol Update - May 18, 2009 (05/18/09)
The legislative session must end at midnight and a budget deal between legislators and the governor seems unlikely. The House passed a bill to change the way the seat belt law is enforced and debated medical marijuana for the first time. Over the weekend lawmakers failed to override the governor's vetoes.
Capitol Update - May 14, 2009
Faced with a looming session deadline and a unsettled budget, Governor Pawlenty said he would not allow a special session or government shutdown.
Capitol Update - May 14, 2009 (05/14/09)
Faced with a looming session deadline and a unsettled budget, Governor Pawlenty said he would not allow a special session or government shutdown.
Capitol Update - May 11, 2009
After the governor vetoed the Democrats' tax and spending plans, the new strategy became 'veto override.' The House passed a health care bill and the Senate passed a public safety bill.
Capitol Update - May 11, 2009 (05/11/09)
After the governor vetoed the Democrats' tax and spending plans, the new strategy became 'veto override.' The House passed a health care bill and the Senate passed a public safety bill.
Busy Friday at the Capitol (05/08/09)
Lawmakers in St. Paul debate a new tax plan that could change the end game of the session. Almanac political reporter Mary Lahammer fills you in on all the details.
Tax Debate On MN CH
Tax Plans Hashed Out (04/24/09)
We've invited House Tax Chair Ann Lenczewski, Senate Tax Chair Tom Bakk and Minnesota Revenue Commissioner Ward Einess to join us live to talk taxes.
A Taxing Week (04/24/09)
Our Mary Lahammer fills us in on a very busy legislative week as the Senate and House unveil their tax plans.









