Session 2009 opens

Midday broadcasts live from the Capitol on the opening day of the Minnesota Legislature's 2009 session, featuring interviews with key lawmakers and legislative leaders.

Guests

• Pam Wheelock: Former Minnesota Finance Commissioner

More from MPR

• Legislators preparing for 2009 session, massive deficit
  January 5, 2009
• Study: Fees up in Minn. while tax revenue down
  January 5, 2009
• State legislators begin work on deficit solutions
  December 5, 2008
• Some fear state might seek money meant for environment
  December 5, 2008
• Education could take a big hit during budget deficit
  December 5, 2008
• Which city services will be scaled back?
  January 2, 2009
• New stadium equals stimulus, Vikings say
  January 2, 2009

Resources

• Minnesota State Legislature
• News Cut: Live-blogging the special broadcast