Thursday, May 14, 2009
Minnesota Public Radio Stories
Lawmakers discuss education funding
The House and Senate voted to spend nearly $14 billion on K-12 education for the next two years, essentially holding state funding flat during that time. The chairs of the Senate and House education committees join Midday to discuss the bill.11:00 a.m.GuestsRep. Mindy Greiling: Chair, House K-12 Education Finance Division. (DFL-Roseville)Sen. Leroy Stumpf: Chair, Senate E-12 Education Budget Division.More from MPRBills to keep state's lights on go to governor (05/14/2009)Resources
President Obama weighing options for Supreme Court pick
President Barack Obama is considering at least six contenders to replace retiring Supreme Court Justice David Souter. The list is dominated by women and Hispanics, including judges and leaders from his own administration who have never donned a judicial robe.12:00 p.m.GuestsSuzanna Sherry: Law professor, Vanderbilt University.More from MPRObama hopes to replace Justice Souter by October (05/01/2009)What's next for the Supreme Court? (05/01/2009)Court upholds FCC rules on swearing on live TV (04/28/2009)Resources
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