Midday

Friday, May 12, 2006

Legislators of sessions past share their wisdom
Three veterans of the Minnesota Legislature explain how lawmaking works... and sometimes doesn't work.11:06 a.m.
Guests
Jim Ulland: Former Republican Senate minority leader (1982-84.) Ulland served in both the house and the Senate for a combined 16 years at the Legislature.
Roger Moe: Served as DFL Senate majority leader for 22 years.
Wayne Simoneau: Former DFL House member, who served in the Republican administration of Gov. Arne Carlson and in the Independence Party administration of Gov. Jesse Ventura.
More from MPR
Conference committees challenged to find compromise (05/11/2006)
Stadium bills still face tough road at Capitol (05/10/2006)
Legislature aims to restrict adult businesses in rural Minnesota (05/10/2006)
A tale of two stadium plans (05/10/2006)
Senate passes budget, avoids abortion vote (05/08/2006)
Two different angles on the immigration story
A series of reports from National Public Radio examining two different angles of the immigration story -- legal immigration to the U.S., and how northward migration is affecting Mexico.12:06 p.m.
More from MPR
The Loop looks at immigration

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