MPR’s Tom Scheck report that a Senate committee chairman looking into the cost of Governor Ventura's executive protection has postponed hearings originally scheduled. Senator Dean Johnson says he still expects the Transportation and Public Safety Budget Committee to take up the issue, but he hasn't decided on a date.

Ventura's decision to close the governor's residence because of cuts lawmakers made to his security budget has prompted concern from Johnson and other lawmakers. They want details on how much it costs to provide security for the governor's mansion, Ventura's Maple Grove ranch and his cabin.