MPR: Session 2003: Business

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	    Looking for a little more wiggle room than is offered in Gov.
Tim Pawlenty's budget plan, the House banks on getting $100 million
by having the state run a casino at the Canterbury Park horse race
track in Shakopee. The Senate doesn't include the plan, and
Pawlenty has been ambiguous about whether he'd support it, but if
it doesn't become law, the House would have to come up with
additional cuts. Another plan would permit two American Indian
tribes that have benefited little from the casinos built on their
northwest Minnesota reservations to build one in a Twin Cities
suburb and share profits with the state.





	

Liquor-related bills will spark debate at Capitol

Although the budget is dominating the 2003 session, other issues are certain to resurface. Several bills changing the state's liquor laws will be introduced, and at least one has a good chance of passing. Those who support a lower drunk driving limit say this is the year it could finally pass. They want the legal limit to drop from .10 to .08 blood-alcohol content. Also this session, Minnesota grocers will renew an effort to allow wine sales in grocery stores. (01/21/2003)

Pawlenty adds two to his jobs team

Gov. Tim Pawlenty has appointed commissioners for two departments involved in economic and employment policy in Minnesota. (01/13/2003)

Chamber gives Pawlenty warm reception

Gov. Tim Pawlenty assured a group of business leaders Wednesday night that he won't raise taxes to fix the state's $4.5 billion deficit. Speaking at a Minnesota Chamber of Commerce dinner, Pawlenty said business owners can't afford another tax increase. He said it's important for lawmakers to hold the line on taxes, lower the cost of health care and introduce tort reform. (01/09/2003)