Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Minnesota Public Radio Stories
Senators respond to Pawlenty's new budget proposal
Using federal stimulus funds, Gov. Tim Pawlenty proposes a further increase for K-12 schools and restores cuts made to colleges and universities -- but also cuts spending on health care. Two state senators react the the proposal.11:00 a.m.GuestsRichard Cohen: State senator, DFL-St. Paul, chair of the Senate Finance Committee.Geoff Michel: State senator, R-Edina, Assistant Minority Leader and member of the Senate Capital Investment Committee and the Education Committees.More from MPRPawlenty uses stimulus money to reverse budget cuts (03/17/2009)New tax plan up for discussion at the Capitol (03/16/2009)Senate DFLers propose $1 billion in education cuts (03/12/2009)Resources
Political strategist discusses inside world of polling
Stan Greenberg, who has conducted polls for some of the world's most prominent leaders, discusses the world of polling and his latest book, "Dispatches From the War Room: In the Trenches With Five Extraordinary Leaders."12:00 p.m.More from MPRRepublicans, Rush, and a popular president (03/05/2009)Recount case in the hands of the judges (03/13/2009)Resources- 'Mama D' dies at 94
Giovanna D'Agostino, better known as Mama D, gained fame for her Italian restaurant in the Dinkytown area of Minneapolis. Every year on St. Joseph's Day, she would throw open the doors of her restaurant and give thousands of needy people a free meal.12:50 p.m.More from MPRMinn. gets $3M federal grant to help neediest (12/20/2008)
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