Audio

More from MPR

Shutdown 2011 blog

More MPR coverage of the shutdown

MPR News
Radio

Listen Now

On Air

Morning Edition®

Schedule

Shortcuts
Hourly Newscast
Hosts
Station Map

Other Radio Streams from MPR

Classical MPR
Radio Heartland

Services

New Republicans shape state budget debate

July 14, 2011

LISTEN

As the Minnesota Legislature wrestles over the budget with DFL Gov. Mark Dayton, the first-term GOP lawmakers represent a key voting bloc. There are 30 new Republicans in the House and 19 in the Senate. Four GOP members of the freshman class share their perspectives on the shutdown and the budget impasse.

Guests

  • King Banaian: Minnesota state representative, R-St. Cloud. Banaian is an economist at St. Cloud State University.
  • Gretchen Hoffman: Minnesota state senator, R-Vergas. Hoffman is a registered nurse.
  • John Howe: Minnesota state senator, R-Red Wing. Howe owns and manages rental property.
  • John Kriesel: Minnesota state representative, R-Cottage Grove. Kriesel works in marketing. He served in the Iraq war as a staff sergeant in the Minnesota National Guard.

Broadcast Dates

Your Voice




Related Topics



Become a sponsor

Most Shared

  1. Sheriff's deputy pleads guilty, will register as sex offender
  2. South Minneapolis congregation rallies after its church burns down
  3. Canada pledges $17.5M to fight Asian carp
  4. Investigation finds emotional abuse, neglect at Duluth group homes
  5. Some Minn. priests differ with Catholic church over marriage amendment

Latest News & Features


News Cut

with Bob Collins

In The Spotlight

  • Sound Learning

    Looking for ways to ensure your students are doing quality research from credible sources? Sound Learning is a launching point to Minnesota Public Radio's content on the Web.

  • The Current Music Blog

    Your daily note for good music, news and pop culture. With attempted jokes.