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• Roseau flood victims anxious for special session
  Lawmakers will gather in St. Paul Thursday for a special legislative session to pass a package of flood aid for northwestern Minnesota. The Ventura administration and legislative leaders agreed last week to spend more than $32 million on flood relief. It includes payments to businesses, homeowners and farmers in 19 counties. Roseau County was one of the hardest hit by summer flooding. People there are relieved state help could soon be on the way.September 16, 2002
• Lawmakers pressure Ventura for flood-relief special session
  Legislative leaders say they'll meet over the weekend in hopes of reaching an agreement on a flood relief package for northwestern Minnesota. House Republicans have come forward with their plans to help the region deal with flood problems that began with a period of heavy rain in June. Roseau was particularly hard hit. City leaders and residents there have been calling on Gov. Ventura and lawmakers to call a special session to help them deal with the damages.September 6, 2002
• More talk than action marks Minnesota anti-terrorism training effort
  The Minnesota Legislature appropriated $13 million for equipment and training, and national leaders pledged to provide federal anti-terrorism money. But one year later, no money has gone out to first responders in Minnesota, and not everyone agrees on how the money should be spent.September 5, 2002
• Funding cuts hurt domestic violence shelters
  The Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women is worried its funding for shelters and outreach programs is in jeopardy. The Legislature trimmed funding for such programs during the last session. The coalition wants legislators and candidates running for office to know domestic violence has not gone away.August 12, 2002
• State workers may lose child care
  State officials have decided to stop subsidizing a day care center located near the state Capitol. The decision means Capitol Child Care, which has been a model for other centers, will likely be run by a new provider. State employees whose children are enrolled in Capitol Child Care are outraged. Some say they may take a leave of absence from the state to stay home with their children if the center changes hands. Child care experts say the situation points out the problem many working parents face in trying to find good child care.August 7, 2002
• Abuse victims ask Legislature to change statute of limitations
  State lawmakers held a hearing to discuss sexual abuse by clergy and by others in position of power. Several lawmakers say they want to determine if the state's criminal laws are strong enough to prosecute people who molest children, in particular priests who are accused of molesting parishioners.August 7, 2002

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