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Conversations with retired lawmakers.

Retired lawmakers reflect on their careers in the legislature and the decision to leave.

Mary Lahammer profiles the following lawmakers who retired at the end of the 2022 session: Sen. Tom Bakk, Sen. Julie Rosen, Rep. Carlos Mariani, Rep. Rod Hamilton, Sen. Melisa Lopez Franzen.

AIR DATE 2/22/23

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    Session Ends, Former Lawmakers, Blois Olson, Sen. Westlin
  • First-time lawmakers, Eric Eskola, Rep. Pam Altendorf
    First-time lawmakers, Eric Eskola, Rep. Pam Altendorf
  • Senate leaders, lobbyist Gary Carlson, Rep. Matt Norris
    Senate leaders, lobbyist Gary Carlson, Rep. Matt Norris
  • Sen. Nelson + Rep. Stephenson, Sen. Maye Quade + Farnsworth
    Sen. Nelson + Rep. Stephenson, Sen. Maye Quade + Farnsworth
  • House leaders Long and Demuth, Rep. Robbins, and Rep. Kraft
    House leaders Long and Demuth, Rep. Robbins, and Rep. Kraft
  • 2023 State of the State Address
    2023 State of the State Address
  • Senator Kari Dziedzic, former lawmakers Bigham and Benson
    Senator Kari Dziedzic, former lawmakers Bigham and Benson
  • We feature a collection of first-term lawmaker profiles
    We feature a collection of first-term lawmaker profiles
  • Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, Sen. Mary Kunesh, Rep. Fogelman
    Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, Sen. Mary Kunesh, Rep. Fogelman
  • Senate Human Services leads, reporter duo, Rep. Josiah Hill
    Senate Human Services leads, reporter duo, Rep. Josiah Hill
  • House Capital Investment leads, sports betting, Rep. Knudsen
    House Capital Investment leads, sports betting, Rep. Knudsen
  • Senate Finance leaders, MMB Commissioner, Freshman Gustafson
    Senate Finance leaders, MMB Commissioner, Freshman Gustafson
  • Budget surplus, first termer duo, new MDE Commissioner Jett
    Budget surplus, first termer duo, new MDE Commissioner Jett
  • Conversations with retired lawmakers.
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    Conversations with retired lawmakers.
  • Seeking compromise, funding childcare, first-term lawmaker
    Seeking compromise, funding childcare, first-term lawmaker
  • Former lawmakers, 100% by 2040, Charlie Weaver retires
    Former lawmakers, 100% by 2040, Charlie Weaver retires
  • Public Safety Commissioner Bob Jacobson, Capitol reporters
    Public Safety Commissioner Bob Jacobson, Capitol reporters
  • House Ways and Means leaders, recreational marijuana bill
    House Ways and Means leaders, recreational marijuana bill
  • Senate leaders, first-term lawmaker, retiring lobbyist
    Senate leaders, first-term lawmaker, retiring lobbyist
  • House leaders, new Revenue Commissioner, first-term lawmaker
    House leaders, new Revenue Commissioner, first-term lawmaker
  • 2023 Session begins, Capitol reporters, First Term lawmaker
    2023 Session begins, Capitol reporters, First Term lawmaker
    • About Almanac at the Capitol

    Broadcasting live during the legislative session as bills are passed and deals are made. All the most important lawmakers and decision makers from every corner of the state make regular appearances in live debates, committee highlights and floor action. Almanac at the Capitol is hosted by Mary Lahammer.

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