Over the decades, MPR has presented the many different perspectives of Minnesota politics and politicians. This collection is home to a multitude speeches, interviews and debates on the issues of the day. Important topics of civil rights, environment, crime, budget, legislation, and campaigns are addressed.
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May 5, 1981 - Senate DFLers now accept Gov. Quie tax bill 2 weeks after they proposed a higher tax increase themselves. Tax committee voted 11 to 9 to accept the governor's tax bill, aslo lowered gas tax increase from 4 cents to 2 cents and cut in half license fee increases for cars and trucks. 460 million tax increase bill now goes to full senate for a vote, differences between House and Senate versions to be worked out later in committee.
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