60 http://www.tpt.org/almanac/capitol/ © 2007 Twin Cities Public Television Almanac at the Capitol - Twin Cities Public Television Twin Cities Public Television Now in its sixth season, Almanac at the Capitol was created to distill the complex workings of the Minnesota Legislature into an easily understandable format for viewers. Hosted by Mary Lahammer, each show begins with the day's political headlines and most important issues. Usually, the program also includes a policy debate between two lawmakers, a behind-the-scenes look at the workings of the Capitol, a review of the week's events, and a look ahead at developing stories. Almanac at the Capitol podcast will be available weekly after the show airs on Wednesday nights 7:00 CST. Almanac at the Capitol podcast created by Twin Cities Public Television are offered for free. To help us continue offering them for free, please donate online at tpt.org. Twin Cities Public Television webmaster@tpt.org No Politics, Legislature, Legislator, Mary, Lahammer, government, Almanac, Capitol, Twin Cities Public Television, tpt, KTCA, Television, Public Broadcasting, Video, Podcast, TV, St. Paul, Minneapolis, Minnesota, PBS ,MN Channel , Minnesota Channel Now in its sixth season, Almanac at the Capitol was created to distill the complex workings of the Minnesota Legislature into an easily understandable format for viewers. Hosted by Mary Lahammer, each show begins with the day's political headlines and most important issues. Usually, the program also includes a policy debate between two lawmakers, a behind-the-scenes look at the workings of the Capitol, a review of the week's events, and a look ahead at developing stories. Almanac at the Capitol podcast will be available weekly after the show airs on Wednesday nights 7:00 CST. Almanac at the Capitol podcast created by Twin Cities Public Television are offered for free. To help us continue offering them for free, please donate online at tpt.org. en-us Wed, 1 Mar 2006 20:00:00 -0600 Fri, 20 Apr 2007 16:28:25 -0600 http://www.tpt.org/rss_feeds/ webmaster@tpt.org Twin Cities Public Television webmaster@tpt.org No http://tpt.org/almanac/capitol/ Mary Lahammer starts this weeks show with headlines from the Minnesota Legislation. This will be followed by the week in review, Speaker Sviggum v. Majority Leader Johnson, Minute Man and Portrait Profiles. Almanac at the Capitol podcast created by Twin Cities Public Television are offered for free. To help us continue offering them for free, please donate online at tpt.org. Wed, 1 Mar 2006 22:00:00 -0600 http://linrealftp.tpt.org/rss_feeds/AATC_03012006.m4v 26:49 Headlines, week review, Minute Man ,Profiles, Politic, Legislature, Legislator, Mary, Lahammer, government, Almanac, Capitol, Twin Cities Public Television, tpt, KTCA, Television, Public Broadcasting, Video, Podcast, TV, St. Paul, Minneapolis, Minnesota Twin Cities Public Television webmaster@tpt.org No http://tpt.org/almanac/capitol/ This week with Mary Lahammer. Headlines: Twins legend Kirby Puckett is honored, the mother of a man murdered by a Wisconsin priest testifies for sex offender reforms, the debate over state taxes gets ugly in committee and much more. Week in Review: Lawmakers break for precinct caucuses while DFL candidates for governor debate for the first time, from early childhood to K-12 to higher ed lots of policy makers have lots of ideas to improve education. Minuteman: Parks and trails supporters make their case for a bonding bill in 60 seconds in Minuteman. Political Reporters: Some of the best local political reporters in town join Mary live to dish the political dirt. The Star Tribune's Dane Smith and the Pioneer Press' Rachel Stassen-Berger are our guests. Portrait Profiles: Learn more about the public and personal life of our first Governor Henry Sibley. Almanac at the Capitol podcast created by Twin Cities Public Television are offered for free. To help us continue offering them for free, please donate online at tpt.org. Wed, 8 Mar 2006 21:45:00 -0600 http://linrealftp.tpt.org/rss_feeds/AATC_03082006.m4v 26:55 Headlines, week review, Minute Man ,Profiles, Politic, Legislature, Legislator, Mary, Lahammer, government, Almanac, Capitol, Twin Cities Public Television, tpt, KTCA, Television, Public Broadcasting, Video, Podcast, TV, St. Paul, Minneapolis, Minnesota Twin Cities Public Television webmaster@tpt.org No http://tpt.org/almanac/capitol/ This week with Mary Lahammer. Headlines: Gov. Pawlenty and legislative leaders head south to see the troops off at Camp Shelby, lawmakers talk about more tracking of sex offenders and limiting eminent domain; and AARP rallies against identity theft. Minuteman: Minnesota State Colleges and Universities get 60 seconds to beg for bonding money. Week in Review: The governor releases his supplemental budget that eliminates the marriage penalty in taxes and pays for locking up more sex offenders. Lawmakers deal with proposals on clean water, childcare, education, and end of life issues. Fresh Faces: Two new special election freshman, Rep. Haws and Sen. Koch join Mary Lahammer live in the House Gallery to talk about their first impressions of the Capitol. Portrait Profiles: Our irreverent art historian Tom Blanck shows us what portraits succeed and fail in the Capitol hallways. Wed, 15 Mar 2006 21:00:00 -0600 http://linrealftp.tpt.org/rss_feeds/AATC_03152006.m4v 26:52 Headlines, week review, Minute Man ,Profiles, Politic, Legislature, Legislator, Mary, Lahammer, government, Almanac, Capitol, Twin Cities Public Television, tpt, KTCA, Television, Public Broadcasting, Video, Podcast, TV, St. Paul, Minneapolis, Minnesota Twin Cities Public Television webmaster@tpt.org No http://tpt.org/almanac/capitol/ This week with Mary Lahammer. Headlines: Senate Republicans file ethics charges against Dean Johnson, House and Senate committees turn an environmental bill into a loaded up Christmas tree, lawmakers want to ban a drinking device and the governor signs a bill to build a new hospital in Maple Grove. Minuteman: The Historical Society tells us why they should get state money for Ft. Snelling. Week in Review: Gay marriage and the Dean Johnson controversy dominate. Minority Leaders: Sen. Dick Day and Rep. Matt Entenza join Mary Lahammer live to talk about all the news. Portrait Profile: Find out why Gov. Knute Nelson is one of the most important Minnesotans you have never heard of. Wed, 22 Mar 2006 21:00:00 -0600 http://linrealftp.tpt.org/rss_feeds/AATC_03222006.m4v 26:57 Headlines, week review, Minute Man ,Profiles, Politic, Legislature, Legislator, Mary, Lahammer, government, Almanac, Capitol, Twin Cities Public Television, tpt, KTCA, Television, Public Broadcasting, Video, Podcast, TV, St. Paul, Minneapolis, Minnesota Twin Cities Public Television webmaster@tpt.org No http://tpt.org/almanac/capitol/ This week with Mary Lahammer. Headlines: Immigration hearings get underway, a Gopher football stadium clears another hurdle, the Senate is set to vote on constitutional amendments on heath care and the environment. Minuteman: The Departments of Agriculture and Health give their 60 second pitch for money. Week in Review: Sen. Dean Johnson apologizes and hearings pick up pace. Bonding Skippers: Rep. Dan Dorman and Sen. Keith Langseth debate job one of the session: the bonding bill. Portrait Profile: Gov. John Johnson was a man of many firsts: first to run for president, first to serve in the current State Capitol, first to die in office, first to have a monument on the Capitol grounds. It is another amazing story of one of our most important Minnesotans. Wed, 29 Mar 2006 21:30:00 -0600 http://linrealftp.tpt.org/rss_feeds/AATC_03292006.m4v 26:57 Headlines, week review, Minute Man ,Profiles, Politic, Legislature, Legislator, Mary, Lahammer, government, Almanac, Capitol, Twin Cities Public Television, tpt, KTCA, Television, Public Broadcasting, Video, Podcast, TV, St. Paul, Minneapolis, Minnesota Twin Cities Public Television webmaster@tpt.org No http://tpt.org/almanac/capitol/ This week with Mary Lahammer. Headlines: It is a big day for stadiums. Vikings and Gophers bills both are being considered. Minuteman: The most elaborate and dramatic 60 second pitch yet from a prison. Week in Review: The attempt to ban gay marriage brings out strong emotions at the Capitol. Go Gopher?: Sen. Geoff Michel and Rep. Tim Mahoney debate the pros and cons of a deal to build an on-campus stadium. Portrait Profile: We spend some time in the " WPA wing " of the Capitol to see how the Great Depression influenced Minnesota governors and their portrait painters. Wed, 5 Apr 2006 21:00:00 -0600 http://linrealftp.tpt.org/rss_feeds/AATC_04052006.m4v 27:08 Headlines, week review, Minute Man ,Profiles, Politic, Legislature, Legislator, Mary, Lahammer, government, Almanac, Capitol, Twin Cities Public Television, tpt, KTCA, Television, Public Broadcasting, Video, Podcast, TV, St. Paul, Minneapolis, Minnesota Twin Cities Public Television webmaster@tpt.org No http://tpt.org/almanac/capitol/ This week with Mary Lahammer. Headlines: As lawmakers head home for the Easter/Passover break they tell us what they have gotten done so far, the House votes on a bonding bill, and Sen. John McCain comes to hang out with Gov. Tim Pawlenty fueling speculation they could be a presidential ticket. Minuteman: Greater Minnesota cities air their dirty laundry on the Capitol lawn in their pitch for clean water money. Week in Review: The State Supreme Court hears the case on the health impact fee/cigarette tax, if it stands a property tax rebate could be headed your way. Young Leaders: A couple of young rising stars in House leadership, Rep. Tony Sertich and Rep. Kurt Zellers, join Mary Lahammer live at the Capitol to sum up the session so far. Portrait Profile: State historian, Hy Berman, shows us why Gov. Floyd B. Olson ranks at the top of the list for important governors. Wed, 12 Apr 2006 21:00:00 -0600 http://linrealftp.tpt.org/rss_feeds/AATC_04122006.m4v 28:09 Headlines, week review, Minute Man ,Profiles, Politic, Legislature, Legislator, Mary, Lahammer, government, Almanac, Capitol, Twin Cities Public Television, tpt, KTCA, Television, Public Broadcasting, Video, Podcast, TV, St. Paul, Minneapolis, Minnesota Twin Cities Public Television webmaster@tpt.org No http://tpt.org/almanac/capitol/ Headlines: The Twins stadium bill gets its first hearing before a tough House Tax Committee, the Senate votes on its bill to cut property taxes and more Minnesota children are going without health insurance. Minuteman: The Minnesota Zoo shows us lots of cute animals to make their pitch for bonding money. Week in Review: On tax day lawmakers talk tax cuts and the House votes to reform itself. Budget Battle: Budget gatekeepers Sen. Richard Cohen and Rep. Jim Knoblach join Mary Lahammer live in the House Gallery to debate spending priorities. Portrait Profile: Women start to make their mark on the Capitol by painting governors' official portraits. Wed, 19 Apr 2006 21:45:00 -0600 http://linrealftp.tpt.org/rss_feeds/AATC_04192006.m4v 28:09 Headlines, week review, Minute Man ,Profiles, Politic, Legislature, Legislator, Mary, Lahammer, government, Almanac, Capitol, Twin Cities Public Television, tpt, KTCA, Television, Public Broadcasting, Video, Podcast, TV, St. Paul, Minneapolis, Minnesota Twin Cities Public Television webmaster@tpt.org No http://tpt.org/almanac/capitol/ This week with Mary Lahammer. Headlines: The House votes on a Twins bill, a Senate committee strips a land swap, naming rights and main author from the Gopher football stadium bill, the governor is at odds with the president on energy issues and Republicans endorse their only openly gay lawmaker. Minuteman: The crumbling Capitol dome gets our 60 seconds.Retiring Senators Sen. Wes Skoglund and Sen. Bob Kierlin prove there is nothing more honest than a retiring lawmaker. Portrait Profile: Lori Sturdevant tells us all about the beloved Gov. Elmer L. Andersen. Wed, 26 Apr 2006 21:45:00 -0600 http://linrealftp.tpt.org/rss_feeds/AATC_04262006.m4v 27:11 Headlines, week review, Minute Man ,Profiles, Politic, Legislature, Legislator, Mary, Lahammer, government, Almanac, Capitol, Twin Cities Public Television, tpt, KTCA, Television, Public Broadcasting, Video, Podcast, TV, St. Paul, Minneapolis, Minnesota Twin Cities Public Television webmaster@tpt.org No http://tpt.org/almanac/capitol/ This week with Mary Lahammer. Headlines: The Senate is now set to vote on all three stadium bills after they got out of committee gridlock, the House moves the Vikings bill along, conference committees on bonding and the environment start meeting. Minuteman: The Perpich Center makes its pitch for arts money. Pawlenty Live: Governor Pawlenty joins Mary Lahammer live from the House Gallery for his annual grilling. Portrait Profile: An art historian's critical eye looks at the modern governors' portraits. Wed, 3 May 2006 21:45:00 -0600 http://linrealftp.tpt.org/rss_feeds/AATC_05032006.m4v 27:09 Pawlenty, Headlines, week review, Minute Man ,Profiles, Politic, Legislature, Legislator, Mary, Lahammer, government, Almanac, Capitol, Twin Cities Public Television, tpt, KTCA, Television, Public Broadcasting, Video, Podcast, TV, St. Paul, Minneapolis, Minnesota Twin Cities Public Television webmaster@tpt.org No http://tpt.org/almanac/capitol/ This week with Mary Lahammer. Headlines: Lawmakers agree on the size on the bonding bill, contemplate property tax rebates and gas tax increases. Minuteman: Northstar commuter rail makes a pitch for state money. Legislative Leaders: All eyes are on the House Gallery as the most important leaders in the building Sen. Dean Johnson and Rep. Steve Sviggum join us live to set up the end of the session. Portrait Profiles: Star Tribune legend Betty Wilson shares her insights on the visionary Gov. Rudy Perpich. Wed, 10 May 2006 22:00:00 -0600 http://linrealftp.tpt.org/rss_feeds/AATC_05102006.m4v 27:01 Headlines, week review, Minute Man ,Profiles, Politic, Legislature, Legislator, Mary, Lahammer, government, Almanac, Capitol, Twin Cities Public Television, tpt, KTCA, Television, Public Broadcasting, Video, Podcast, TV, St. Paul, Minneapolis, Minnesota Twin Cities Public Television webmaster@tpt.org No http://tpt.org/almanac/capitol/ This week with Mary Lahammer: Headlines: Lawmakers bicker about not meeting, Al Franken stops by for visit , and trying save lives gets ignored because of stadiums and celebrities. Minuteman: Biosciences take center stage to show you how pigs can create medical devices. Week in Review: A Supreme Court ruling and stadium talks. Minority Leaders: The feisty and fun Sen. Dick Day and Rep. Matt Entenza. Portrait Profile: Mary Lahammer chats with her dad Geno about the career of Gov. Arne Carlson. Wed, 17 May 2006 23:00:00 -0600 http://linrealftp.tpt.org/rss_feeds/AATC_05172006.m4v 27:16 Headlines, week review, Minute Man ,Profiles, Politic, Legislature, Legislator, Mary, Lahammer, government, Almanac, Capitol, Twin Cities Public Television, tpt, KTCA, Television, Public Broadcasting, Video, Podcast, TV, St. Paul, Minneapolis, Minnesota Twin Cities Public Television webmaster@tpt.org No http://tpt.org/almanac/capitol/ This week with Mary Lahammer. Headlines: Transportation funding, E85 prices, Gophers stadium, an official state fruit, attack ad against Pawlenty all make news. Minuteman: We review how all of the bonding projects we featured fared. Week in Review: We look back at how the session ended and who is retiring. Mary and Friend: The dean of the Greater Minnesota Press Corps Don Davis from Forum Communications turns the table on Mary Lahammer and forces her to answer some questions for a change as they look back at the session. Year End Funny: A compilation of all of the silly things lawmakers do while trying to 'Git 'r done.' Wed, 24 May 2006 23:00:00 -0600 http://linrealftp.tpt.org/rss_feeds/AATC_05242006.m4v 27:17 Headlines, week review, Minute Man ,Profiles, Politic, Legislature, Legislator, Mary, Lahammer, government, Almanac, Capitol, Twin Cities Public Television, tpt, KTCA, Television, Public Broadcasting, Video, Podcast, TV, St. Paul, Minneapolis, Minnesota Twin Cities Public Television webmaster@tpt.org No http://www.tpt.org/aatc This week with Mary Lahammer: HEADLINES - The great debate on the budget - lawmakers fight about whether there is $2 Billion or $0 to spend this session. HOUSE LEADERS - The young and feisty new House leaders Tony Sertich and Marty Seifert join Mary for a live showdown on the budget. THE ROOKIES - Freshmen Sen. Rick Olseen and Rep. Ron Shimanski reveal their road to the Capitol. Thu, 8 Mar 2007 13:30:00 -0600 http://ftp.tpt.org/rss_feeds/525931.m4v 27:20 Headlines, week review, Politic, Legislature, Legislator, Mary, Lahammer, government, Almanac, Capitol, Twin Cities Public Television, tpt, KTCA, Television, Public Broadcasting, Video, Podcast, TV, St. Paul, Minneapolis, Minnesota Twin Cities Public Television webmaster@tpt.org No http://www.tpt.org/aatc This week with Mary Lahammer. HEADLINES:The House elects new leaders and a bit of discord starts to surface, the Senate DFL announces their top priorities and Republicans are wary of tax increases, and Governor Pawlenty recasts himself as a populist and progressive. INAUGURAL: Highlights from constitutional officers swearing in. HOUSE LEADERS: Margaret Anderson Kelliher and Marty Seifert join Mary live in the House Gallery to kick off the new session. CARTOON CAPER: We assign a 20-something illustrator to pay attention to the Capitol. THE ROOKIES: Our new series where we profile the huge crop of freshmen lawmakers. First up: John Berns and Patricia Torres Ray. Thu, 04 January 2007 23:00:00 -0600 http://linrealftp.tpt.org/rss_feeds/AATC_01032007.m4v 27:04 Headlines, week review, Minute Man ,Profiles, Politic, Legislature, Legislator, Mary, Lahammer, government, Almanac, Capitol, Twin Cities Public Television, tpt, KTCA, Television, Public Broadcasting, Video, Podcast, TV, St. Paul, Minneapolis, Minnesota Twin Cities Public Television webmaster@tpt.org No http://www.tpt.org/aatc This week with Mary Lahammer; HEADLINES: Senate takes the steps towards universal healthcare, House GOP outlines an aggressive crime fighting package and students testify about higher education tuition. WEEK IN REVIEW: House Dems announce their top priorities, Gov. Pawlenty wants to exempt military pay from taxes, lawmakers hear from former governors, the attorney general sues an insurance company, House Republicans want to limit coach's golden parachutes for the Golden Gophers. SENATE LEADERS: Sen. Tarryl Clark and Sen. David Senjem join Mary live in the House Gallery. THE ROOKIES: Sen. Bill Ingebrigtsen and Rep. Kathy Brynaert take the freshmen initiation interview. Thu, 10 January 2007 09:30:00 -0600 http://linrealftp.tpt.org/rss_feeds/AATC_01102007.m4v 27:00 Headlines, week review ,Profiles, Politic, Legislature, Legislator, Mary, Lahammer, government, Almanac, Capitol, Twin Cities Public Television, tpt, KTCA, Television, Public Broadcasting, Video, Podcast, TV, St. Paul, Minneapolis, Minnesota Twin Cities Public Television webmaster@tpt.org No http://www.tpt.org/aatc HEADLINES: Gov. Pawlenty proposes a major overhaul to the state's education system in his State of the State Address. Students would have to speak a second language to graduate from high school. We'll have highlights from his speech and the divided reaction from legislative leaders. WEEK IN REVIEW: Lawmakers honor Martin Luther King Jr. and House and Senate leaders back what would be the nation's most aggressive renewable energy standards.POLITICAL REPORTERS: The Associated Press' Brian Bakst and Pioneer Press' Rachel Stassen-Berger join Mary live in the House Gallery to react to the gov's speech and the session so far. THE ROOKIES: Sen. Dan Skogen and Rep.Carol McFarlane tell us what it's like to be a freshman lawmaker. Thu, 18 January 2007 12:00:00 -0600 http://linrealftp.tpt.org/rss_feeds/AATC_01172007.m4v 27:15 Headlines, week review ,Profiles, Politic, Legislature, Legislator, Mary, Lahammer, government, Almanac, Capitol, Twin Cities Public Television, tpt, KTCA, Television, Public Broadcasting, Video, Podcast, TV, St. Paul, Minneapolis, Minnesota Twin Cities Public Television webmaster@tpt.org No http://www.tpt.org/aatc This week with Eric Eskola: HEADLINES - Gov. Pawlenty reacts to Pres. Bush's State of the Union... PROPERTY TAXES - Reps. Paul Marquart and Steve Sviggum join us to discuss how property taxes will be dealt with... ROOKIES - Marsha Swails and Joe Gimse - two of the newest faces at the Capitol - tell us what they've learned so far... Mon, 29 Jan 2007 10:15:00 -0600 http://linrealftp.tpt.org/rss_feeds/aatc_01242007.m4v 26:55 Headlines, week review ,Profiles, Politic, Legislature, Legislator, Mary, Lahammer, government, Almanac, Capitol, Twin Cities Public Television, tpt, KTCA, Television, Public Broadcasting, Video, Podcast, TV, St. Paul, Minneapolis, Minnesota Twin Cities Public Television webmaster@tpt.org No http://www.tpt.org/aatc This week with Mary Lahammer. HEADLINES: Health Care dominated discussion at the Capitol today, particularly a bill that would cover all children in Minnesota; and the DECC in Duluth looks for a makeover. CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT: Senators Chaudhary and Ingebrigtsen join Mary to discuss a variety of bills that would dedicate a portion of the state's sales tax to natural resources. ROOKIES: Our featured freshman spent their pre-political careers with their party affiliation in the dark. Thu, 1 Feb 2007 12:30:00 -0600 http://linrealftp.tpt.org/rss_feeds/aatc_01312007.m4v 27:07 Headlines, week review ,Profiles, Politic, Legislature, Legislator, Mary, Lahammer, government, Almanac, Capitol, Twin Cities Public Television, tpt, KTCA, Television, Public Broadcasting, Video, Podcast, TV, St. Paul, Minneapolis, Minnesota Twin Cities Public Television webmaster@tpt.org No http://www.tpt.org/aatc This week with Mary Lahammer: HEADLINES: The Senate approves the nation's toughest new energy standards, there's a gazillion plans for all day kindergarten, and Phil Krinkie gets a new job. NEW ENERGY: Sen. Ellen Anderson and Rep. Doug Magnus join us live in the House Gallery for an alternative energy debate. OUTSIDERS ESSAY: Illustrator David Gillette gives Gov. Pawlenty some ideas to jazz up his addresses to the legislature. Fri, 9 Feb 2007 10:00:00 -0600 http://linrealftp.tpt.org/rss_feeds/aatc_02072007.m4v 27:15 Headlines, week review ,Profiles, Politic, Legislature, Legislator, Mary, Lahammer, government, Almanac, Capitol, Twin Cities Public Television, tpt, KTCA, Television, Public Broadcasting, Video, Podcast, TV, St. Paul, Minneapolis, Minnesota Twin Cities Public Television webmaster@tpt.org No http://www.tpt.org/aatc This week with Mary Lahammer: HEADLINES - Al Franken makes it official, Republicans react, Dems want immigration reform, college students rally for a tuition freeze, a smoking ban stalls, medical marijuana sails ahead, and DFLers join Gov. Pawlenty in eliminating a state agency. BLOGGERS - The top bloggers behind Minnesota Democrats Exposed and MN Publius join Mary to talk about the evolving Senate race and Capitol politics. ROOKIES - Rep. Dettmer and Sen. Erickson Ropes share their military backgrounds and misty movies. Thu, 15 Feb 2007 15:30:00 -0600 http://linrealftp.tpt.org/rss_feeds/aatc_02142007.m4v 27:16 Headlines, week review ,Profiles, Politic, Legislature, Legislator, Mary, Lahammer, government, Almanac, Capitol, Twin Cities Public Television, tpt, KTCA, Television, Public Broadcasting, Video, Podcast, TV, St. Paul, Minneapolis, Minnesota Twin Cities Public Television webmaster@tpt.org No http://www.tpt.org/aatc This week with Mary Lahammer: HEADLINES:Senate committee approves bill to start school before Labor Day, a ten-cent per-drink liquor tax is introduced, the full Senate votes to nearly double its per diem payments, environmentalists rally at the Capitol. SCHOOL START: Sen. Geoff Michel and Rep. Frank Moe debate starting school earlier and adding more days to the calendar. ROOKIES: Sen. Tony Lourey and Rep. Sarah Anderson had long histories and big expectations even though they're freshmen. Tue, 27 Feb 2007 15:00:00 -0600 http://linrealftp.tpt.org/rss_feeds/525930.m4v 27:11 Headlines, week review, Politic, Legislature, Legislator, Mary, Lahammer, government, Almanac, Capitol, Twin Cities Public Television, tpt, KTCA, Television, Public Broadcasting, Video, Podcast, TV, St. Paul, Minneapolis, Minnesota Twin Cities Public Television webmaster@tpt.org No http://www.tpt.org/aatc This week with Mary Lahammer: HEADLINES - We talk to Gov. Pawlenty during his trip to Iraq, school administrators and state employees call for tax increases, lawmakers try to crack down on college text book prices, and the attorney general sues another company targeting seniors. EDUCATION TAX - Rep. Mindy Greiling and Sen. David Hann debate whether to tax for more school funding. ROOKIES - Rep. Karla Bigham and Sen. Sandy Rummel share their freshmen expectations. Thu, 8 Mar 2007 13:30:00 -0600 http://ftp.tpt.org/rss_feeds/525932.m4v 27:06 Headlines, week review, Politic, Legislature, Legislator, Mary, Lahammer, government, Almanac, Capitol, Twin Cities Public Television, tpt, KTCA, Television, Public Broadcasting, Video, Podcast, TV, St. Paul, Minneapolis, Minnesota Twin Cities Public Television webmaster@tpt.org No http://www.tpt.org/aatc This week with Mary Lahammer: HEADLINES -The fight over taxes turns into a food fight as Gov. Pawlenty analogizes the legislature to Weight Watchers, senators call each other hypocrites, and it's Chamber, Bioscicences and AARP day at the Capitol. SENATE LEADERS - Sens. Tarryl Clark and David Senjem join Mary Lahammer live to debate taxes and spending midway through the session. HOW A BILL REALLY BECOMES A LAW - David Gillette has another insightful outsider's illustrated essay on the confusing and crazy committee process. Fri, 23 Mar 2007 16:30:00 -0600 http://ftp.tpt.org/rss_feeds/525933.m4v 27:07 Headlines, week review, Politic, Legislature, Legislator, Mary, Lahammer, government, Almanac, Capitol, Twin Cities Public Television, tpt, KTCA, Television, Public Broadcasting, Video, Podcast, TV, St. Paul, Minneapolis, Minnesota Twin Cities Public Television webmaster@tpt.org No http://www.tpt.org/aatc This week with Mary Lahammer: HEADLINES - Senators grill the Mall of America, the Senate guts the gov and charter schools in its education bill, bars get exempted from the smoking ban, lawmakers want to know what's causing deformed frogs and farmers rally. TAX TALK - House Tax Chair Ann Lenczewski and ranking minority member on the Senate Tax Committee Julianne Ortman join Mary to chat about a host of tax increases coming your way. THE ROOKIES - The new Burnsville boys Sen. John Doll and Rep. Will Morgan tell their freshmen tales. Fri, 23 Mar 2007 16:30:00 -0600 http://ftp.tpt.org/rss_feeds/525934.m4v 27:39 Headlines, week review, Politic, Legislature, Legislator, Mary, Lahammer, government, Almanac, Capitol, Twin Cities Public Television, tpt, KTCA, Television, Public Broadcasting, Video, Podcast, TV, St. Paul, Minneapolis, Minnesota Twin Cities Public Television webmaster@tpt.org No http://www.tpt.org/aatc This week with Mary Lahammer: HEADLINES - The bonding bill passes both chambers with lots of money for colleges and mass transit, putting the legislature on another collision course with the governor. The House unveils its health care bill that tries to cover all kids. BONDING BILL - Senate Capital Investment Chair Keith Langseth squares off with House Republican Representative Matt Dean on how much the state should spend on construction projects. ROOKIES - Rochester's Rookies tell us what it's really like coming to the Capitol from an evolving swing district. Fri, 30 Mar 2007 16:30:00 -0600 http://ftp.tpt.org/rss_feeds/525935.m4v 27:07 Headlines, week review, Politic, Legislature, Legislator, Mary, Lahammer, government, Almanac, Capitol, Twin Cities Public Television, tpt, KTCA, Television, Public Broadcasting, Video, Podcast, TV, St. Paul, Minneapolis, Minnesota Twin Cities Public Television webmaster@tpt.org No http://www.tpt.org/aatc This week with Mary Lahammer: HEADLINES - We tell you what has and hasn't happened so far this session along and compare where the House, Senate and Governor stand at Easter break. AARP and the AG both make healthcare news at the Capitol. BLOGGERS - Top bloggers Michael Brodkorb from Minnesota Democrats Exposed and Matt Martin from MN Publius join Mary live the House Gallery for their perspectives on the session so far. TOON TIME - Illustrated essayist David Gillette decodes lawmakers' political speak as only he can with wit, humor and cartoons. Fri, 06 Apr 2007 15:30:00 -0600 http://ftp.tpt.rg/rss_feeds/525936.m4v 27:03 Headlines, week review, Politic, Legislature, Legislator, Mary, Lahammer, government, Almanac, Capitol, Twin Cities Public Television, tpt, KTCA, Television, Public Broadcasting, Video, Podcast, TV, St. Paul, Minneapolis, Minnesota Twin Cities Public Television webmaster@tpt.org No http://www.tpt.org/aatc This week with Mary Lahammer: HEADLINES - House committees pass bills to fund education and state government and get caught up on religion, taxes and sex ed. The Senate approves a bill to crack down on predatory lending. Col. Joe "GOP Joe"Repya wants to be the next Republican Party Chair. LEADERS - After Easter break legislative leaders Tarryl Clark and Marty Seifert join Mary to set up the rest of the session. ROOKIES - Rep. Julie Bunn and Sen. Jim Carlson share their creative and nerdy sides as freshman lawmakers. Fri, 13 Feb 2007 13:30:00 -0600 http://ftp.tpt.org/rss_feeds/525937.m4v 27:14 Headlines, week review, Politic, Legislature, Legislator, Mary, Lahammer, government, Almanac, Capitol, Twin Cities Public Television, tpt, KTCA, Television, Public Broadcasting, Video, Podcast, TV, St. Paul, Minneapolis, Minnesota Twin Cities Public Television webmaster@tpt.org No http://www.tpt.org/aatc This week with Mary Lahammer: HEADLINES - The House has another feisty marathon session for education, the Senate talks lobbyist reform and transportation funding, and Mike Ciresi announces his run for U.S. Senate. ENVIRONMENT AMENDMENT - 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. ROOKIES - Sen. Mary Olson and Rep. John Ward hunt, fish and make laws with the best of them. Fri, 20 Apr 2007 16:30:00 -0600 http://ftp.tpt.org/rss_feeds/525938.m4v 27:20 Headlines, week review, Politic, Legislature, Legislator, Mary, Lahammer, government, Almanac, Capitol, Twin Cities Public Television, tpt, KTCA, Television, Public Broadcasting, Video, Podcast, TV, St. Paul, Minneapolis, Minnesota