Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Minnesota Public Radio Stories
Is American politics widening the gap between rich and poor?
Influential political scientist and author Jacob Hacker speaks at the University of Minnesota's Humphrey Institute about his new book, co-written with Paul Pierson, "Winner Takes All Politics: How Washington Made the Rich Richer--and Turned Its Back on the Middle Class." His book looks at how government policies have helped promote income inequality over the past four decades.11:00 a.m.More from MPRGOP mocks Obama budget, House weighs spending cuts (02/15/2011)Obama unveils $3.73 trillion budget for 2012 (02/14/2011)Obama budget resurrects rejected tax increases (02/14/2011)Experts offering alternatives to health care mandate (02/07/2011)Fix for Minn. budget woe? End sales tax exemptions (01/26/2011)Resources
Highlights of Governor Dayton's budget proposal
MPR political editor Mike Mulcahy and state capitol reporter Tom Scheck outline the major elements of the Governor's budget proposal and answer questions from listeners. Reporter Tim Pugmire has the details from the GOP budget news conference.12:00 p.m.GuestsMike Mulcahy: MPR political editorTom Scheck: MPR state capitol reporterTim Pugmire: MPR political reporterMore from MPRLive blog: Dayton's budget release (02/15/2011)GOP mocks Obama budget, House weighs spending cuts (02/15/2011)Resources
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