Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• Former leaders tell the inside story of budget negotiations
  Longtime Senate DFL Majority Leader Roger Moe and House GOP Speaker Steve Sviggum take us behind the scenes of the closing days of a legislative session. How do things get done as a constitutional deadline looms?11:00 a.m.
  Guests
  Roger Moe: Former DFL State Senator (1971-2002). Majority Leader for 22 years. Unsuccessful candidate for Governor 2002. Now president of National Strategies, Inc.
  Steve Sviggum: Former GOP State Representative (1979-2007). Speaker of the Minnesota House (1999-2006). Now University of Minnesota Regent.
  More from MPR
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  Dayton, GOP still optimistic about budget fix as deadline nears (05/19/2011)
  Minn. House approves state limits on abortion (05/20/2011)
  Dayton, GOP leaders to meet for budget talks (05/20/2011)
  Governor, Legislature headed for collision over the environment (05/20/2011)
  Mayors of state's largest cities warn against LGA cuts (05/20/2011)
  Dayton signs 'Hannah's law,' requires CPR training for day care providers (05/19/2011)
  Advocates upset over budget cuts to services for disabled (05/19/2011)
  St. Paul Saints owner hopeful of new stadium for team (05/19/2011)
  Dayton vetoes GOP-backed redistricting plan (05/19/2011)
  Minn. Senate passes illegal immigration program with little scrutiny (05/19/2011)
  Minn. charter schools get 1-year extension on new rules (05/19/2011)
  Resources
  about Roger Moe
  about Steve Sviggum
• Head of AFL-CIO speaks live at the National Press Club
  AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka will speak live at a National Press Club luncheon. He will talk about recent efforts to curb collective bargaining rights in states across the country. He will also discuss the upcoming 2012 elections and the role the union will play.12:00 p.m.
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  Wis. protests move from the Capitol to the voting booth (04/27/2011)
  In Wisconsin, efforts to recall senators gain steam (04/19/2011)
  Wisconsin gov: 'Sometimes bipartisanship is not so good' (04/14/2011)
  Resources
  about Richard Trumka

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