Minnesota's budget and shutdown

Midday live at the Capitol

Midday broadcasts live from the Capitol on the closing day of the Minnesota Legislature's 2009 session.

All four legislative leaders, key lawmakers on the major bills, and political analysts join Midday's two-hour broadcast to discuss what's been accomplished and what remains to be done.

Guests

• Mike Mulcahy: Minnesota Public Radio political editor.
• Pam Wheelock: Former state finance commissioner and chief legislative negotiator under Independence Party Gov. Jesse Ventura. Wheelock is currently a vice president at the Bush Foundation.

More from MPR

• Lawmakers assess impact of Pawlenty's budget vetoes
  May 15, 2009
• MPR Capitol reporters preview closing weekend
  May 15, 2009
• Pawlenty to use line veto power to balance budget
  May 15, 2009
• Potential budget cut worries outstate Minn. officials
  May 15, 2009
• Pawlenty: 'There will be significant layoffs'
  May 14, 2009
• State workforce grows despite hiring freeze
  May 14, 2009

Resources

• News Cut: Live blogging the program
• Minnesota Legislature