Capitol View: April 30, 2007 Archive
The Daily Digest: 4-30-07
Posted at 9:34 AM on April 30, 2007
by Tom Scheck
Filed under: Daily Digest
Lawmakers return to the Capitol today and there appears to be a budget showdown coming.
Conference committees will continue to meet this week.
DFL Senate Majority Leader Larry Pogemiller and DFL House Speaker Margaret Kelliher will be on MPR's Midday Program at 11 am.
The House passed its tax bill on Friday. MPR, the Strib, AP, Forum Communications and the Pi Press have stories.
Good Faith bill pits insurers vs. trial lawyers.
MPCA Commish is set to square off with 3M over chemicals
AFSCME folks go after Lori Swanson. MPR, the Star Tribune and the Pi Press have stories.
State judges want more money for drug courts.
The Duluth News Tribune says nursing homes are struggling.
Former House Speaker Steve Sviggum settles into his new role.
The Weekly Standard has a story on Gov. Pawlenty.
Pawlenty is also mentioned in a story on the National Governor Association's summer meetings.
The New York Times also mentions Pawlenty's efforts with the Minneapolis Veterans home in this story.
Pawlenty also headlines a June fundraiser to help churches fund camps.
Bill Cooper is leaving Minnesota for Florida.
Congress
Former U.S Attorney Tom Heffelfinger was on the early firing list. You can listen to Heffelfinger's reaction here.
DFL Sen. Amy Klobuchar's chief of staff is leaving.
DFL Rep. Betty McCollum supports school based music education.
Folks from North Central U.S. States are promoting biofuels. DFL Rep. Collin Peterson is mentioned.
2008
Gov. Pawlenty stumps for Arizona Senator John McCain in New Hampshire on Saturday. He says he'll ramp it up after the legislative session. He laughed when the VP issue came up.
This blog also interviews Pawlenty.
President Bush's record poses a problem for GOP candidates like GOP Sen. Norm Coleman.
Other
The public radio program, Speaking of Faith, interviews former President Jimmy Carter. Full disclosure: My wife, Colleen, is a producer for SOF.
Blog Watch
Lloydletta says Norm Coleman spoke to the 6th District GOP.
City Hall Scoop has a photo of St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman in a kilt.
DFL legislative leaders on Midday
Posted at 9:37 AM on April 30, 2007
by Tom Scheck
DFL Senate Majority Leader Larry Pogemiller and DFL House Speaker Margaret Kelliher will be on MPR's Midday Program today at 11 AM.
Gov. Pawlenty on Midmorning tomorrow
Posted at 10:46 AM on April 30, 2007
by Tom Scheck
The producer for MPR's Midmorning program says Gov. Pawlenty is scheduled to appear on the program tomorrow (Tues.) at 9 AM.
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