http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/capitol_letter/?rsssource=1 Minnesota Public Radio political editor Mike Mulcahy offered a daily look at the latest news from the Minnesota State Capitol. Copyright 2008, Minnesota Public Radio Wed, 14 Jun 2006 07:00:45 -0600 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=4.1 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Mike Mulcahy If you're keeping track, the campaign for governor started Tuesday http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/capitol_letter/archive/2006/06/jobs_jobs_jobs_1.php?rsssource=1 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/capitol_letter/archive/2006/06/jobs_jobs_jobs_1.php Wed, 14 Jun 2006 07:00:45 -0600 Mike Mulcahy A couple of people at the DFL state convention asked me why I haven't updated this page for a while. Well, be careful what you wish for. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/capitol_letter/archive/2006/06/conventional_wi.php?rsssource=1 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/capitol_letter/archive/2006/06/conventional_wi.php Mon, 12 Jun 2006 06:44:01 -0600 Mike Mulcahy Republicans begin meeting in Minneapolis tonight for a state convention they're hoping will hold no surprises. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/capitol_letter/archive/2006/06/republicans_mee.php?rsssource=1 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/capitol_letter/archive/2006/06/republicans_mee.php Thu, 01 Jun 2006 06:50:28 -0600 Mike Mulcahy By the time you read this Gov. Tim Pawlenty has probably already announced he's running for re-election. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/capitol_letter/archive/2006/05/and_theyre_off.php?rsssource=1 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/capitol_letter/archive/2006/05/and_theyre_off.php Wed, 31 May 2006 06:56:41 -0600 Mike Mulcahy Some folks here this morning are all wound up at a news item that the governor may call a special session on the natural resources constitutional amendment. But it's not likely to happen. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/capitol_letter/archive/2006/05/isnt_that_speci.php?rsssource=1 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/capitol_letter/archive/2006/05/isnt_that_speci.php Thu, 25 May 2006 07:12:29 -0600 Mike Mulcahy Gov. Tim Pawlenty is set to sign two bills today. That's what I'm reduced to writing about now that the session is over. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/capitol_letter/archive/2006/05/gov_tim_pawlent_1.php?rsssource=1 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/capitol_letter/archive/2006/05/gov_tim_pawlent_1.php Wed, 24 May 2006 06:57:53 -0600 Mike Mulcahy The session is over. Let the second guessing begin! http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/capitol_letter/archive/2006/05/the_session_is.php?rsssource=1 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/capitol_letter/archive/2006/05/the_session_is.php Tue, 23 May 2006 07:07:17 -0600 Mike Mulcahy The legislative session finally ended Sunday night. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/capitol_letter/archive/2006/05/wake_me_up_its.php?rsssource=1 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/capitol_letter/archive/2006/05/wake_me_up_its.php Mon, 22 May 2006 06:54:45 -0600 Mike Mulcahy The legislative session is almost over. Just one long weekend to go. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/capitol_letter/archive/2006/05/last_days.php?rsssource=1 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/capitol_letter/archive/2006/05/last_days.php Fri, 19 May 2006 07:01:28 -0600 Mike Mulcahy Is the state taking money from smokers and getting ready to give it to homeowners? http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/capitol_letter/archive/2006/05/take_and_give.php?rsssource=1 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/capitol_letter/archive/2006/05/take_and_give.php Thu, 18 May 2006 07:12:04 -0600 Mike Mulcahy Gov. Tim Pawlenty was all smiles Tuesday afternoon. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/capitol_letter/archive/2006/05/win_win.php?rsssource=1 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/capitol_letter/archive/2006/05/win_win.php Wed, 17 May 2006 06:52:44 -0600 Mike Mulcahy Can anything save the Vikings stadium plan? http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/capitol_letter/archive/2006/05/topless_in_anok.php?rsssource=1 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/capitol_letter/archive/2006/05/topless_in_anok.php Tue, 16 May 2006 07:05:57 -0600 Mike Mulcahy There is now officially one week to go in the 2006 legislative session, although legislative leaders say they'd like to finish before May 22. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/capitol_letter/archive/2006/05/one_week_and_co.php?rsssource=1 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/capitol_letter/archive/2006/05/one_week_and_co.php Mon, 15 May 2006 06:51:36 -0600 Mike Mulcahy It's too bad the major accomplishment of the legislative session isn't getting nearly as much attention as the stadium bills. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/capitol_letter/archive/2006/05/forest_and_tree.php?rsssource=1 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/capitol_letter/archive/2006/05/forest_and_tree.php Fri, 12 May 2006 07:08:28 -0600 Mike Mulcahy Legislative leaders said a while ago they want to end the session by May 17. At least the negotiators on the bonding bill look like they want to hold to that deadline. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/capitol_letter/archive/2006/05/looking_for_pro.php?rsssource=1 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/capitol_letter/archive/2006/05/looking_for_pro.php Thu, 11 May 2006 06:50:42 -0600