March 21, 2002 -
March 21, 2002 - The Minnesota House has passed a sweeping anti-terrorism bill that toughens penalties and funds new equipment and training for law enforcement. Opponents say the bill goes too far, while supporters say the restrictions are necessary to protect public safety. Minnesota Public Radio's Laura McCallum reports.
March 20, 2002 - The legislative redistricting map released by the court yesterday (TUESDAY) pits 52 incumbents - more than a fourth of the Legislature - against one another in the 2002 election. The plan also reflects the growing political clout of the suburbs. Under the plan, rural Minnesota and the inner cities lose some legislative seats, while suburban areas gain seats. Minnesota Public Radio's Laura McCallum reports...
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March 15, 2002 -
March 14, 2002 - The Minnesota House has spent most of the day debating budget-cutting bills. The bills are part of so-called "phase two," the Legislature's attempt to plug the remaining 439-million dollar projected hole in the state's two-year budget. Minnesota Public Radio's Laura McCallum joins me now from the Capitol with an update. How far along are House members with this plan? Just about done - today passed four of five budget-cutting bills most controversial - and the bulk of the cuts are in health and human services bill - nearly 62-million dollars this biennium - repeals the expansion of health insurance for children - reduces eligibility for general assistance and general assistance medical care programs - low-income adults - many Democrats - including Representative Tom Huntley of Duluth - criticized the cuts in the bill... "This bill goes specifically after our most needy citizens - those in regional treatment centers, those with mental illness, and balances the budget on their backs."
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