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Meanwhile, contributing members of the Twin Cities Media Alliance, publisher of the Daily Planet, are invited to attend an Aperitif Hour at artist co-op AZ Gallery, located right across the hallway from the Black Dog. The reception begins at 5:30 p.m. and features an appearance by Sen. Ellen Anderson, one of the chief sponsors of the Legacy Amendment. She'll be on hand to talk about the impact of the amendment on the local arts community. Plus you'll get a change to view Beth Stoneberg's cutting-edge "Wood is Good" exhibition.
That's our "Pick of the Market" benefit dinner, 6:30 p.m., Sunday, August 29 at the Black Dog Café in Saint Paul. Click here to buy tickets or here for more information.
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Minnesota Legislature: What political gridlock looks like
The one thing you can say in favor of the legislative session that just wrapped up is: it could have been longer.
At least DFL and Republican lawmakers didn't charge the people of Minnesota much in the way of extra salary for the privilege of: MORE »
Down to the wire - and beyond: Special session called at midnight
UPDATED 11:10 a.m. Budget passed, House and Senate adjourned.
UPDATED 6:40 a.m., Monday, May 17 - The legislature went into special session at 12:01 a.m., with an agreement allegedly reached on a budget deal, and promises of a vote by sunrise. No vote yet, though the sun is up. Session Daily reports that the compromise includes:
• passage of legislation authorizing Pawlenty or the next governor to have the state opt in to an early expansion of Medicaid enrollment;
• $10 million in extra funding for General Assistance Medical Care;
• allowing a potential $408 million in enhanced Medicaid match funds to be used to bolster the state’s cash flow, if Congress appropriates the money; and
• no surcharges on health care providers.
Yesterday's session included farewells from retiring senators, including a surprise announcement from Senator Mee Moua. Details on the weekend marathon below, from The Uptake and Session Daily. The Uptake continues with live coverage from the House and Senate.
What's Pawlenty vetoing today?
In the last week, Gov. Tim Pawlenty has killed seven bills with the swipe of his veto pen, with the promise of more to come as the session ticks down toward its close Monday.MORE »
Trying to wean police off forfeitures
UPDATE: Both amendments failed miserably, with only 20 votes in favor of each. Arguments that police don't abuse the forfeiture system, that the state would rob local governments of the money, won the day.MORE »
Will Pawlenty preserve discrimination beyond the grave?
Survivors of deceased domestic partners would soon have the power to inherit their partners' remains, if Gov. Tim Pawlenty signs a bill headed his way in the closing days of the legislative session.MORE »
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