January 2000 Capitol News Archive
Capitol Views: Unicam initiative struggles to stay alive
Posted 4/3/00
Sen. Laidig loses endorsement but still confident of winning Republican nomination
Posted 4/4/00
On unicameral issue, Gov. Ventura says lawmakers should have more faith in the people
Posted 4/4/00
Rep. Sondra Erickson belives profile bill will emerge from current legislative session
Posted 4/6/00
Former state senator Mike Freeman endorses Mike Ciresi candidacy
Posted 4/6/00
Rostberg attorney seeks change of venue; amended complaint with one charge accepted by court
Posted 4/6/00
Sen. Foley's newborn bill faces final vote in Senate
Posted 4/7/00
Rep. Krinke calls for cancellation of $32 million light rail contract
Posted 4/7/00
Senate DFLers offer proposal to free budgeting deadlock
Posted 4/7/00
Presidential candidate Ralph Nader speaks favorably about light rail in Minnesota
Posted 4/10/00
House Republicans present counter tax proposal
Posted 4/10/00
Wolf bill moves out of conference committee
Posted 4/10/00
It has been a tough legislative session for Gov. Ventura
Posted 4/10/00
Significant costs face county fairs regarding bleacher safety
Posted 4/10/00
Rep. Krinke renews call for more information on Hiawatha light rail project
Posted 4/11/00
Sen. Grams angered by opponents of proposed asbestos legislation
Posted 4/11/00
Gov. Ventura expected to receive controversial abortion "right to Know" bill on Friday
Posted 4/11/00
Rep. Jim Rostberg will not seek reelection to fourth term
Posted 4/12/00
Senate by single vote sends wolf management bill back to conference committee
Posted 4/14/00
Sen. Lessard irate about latest action on Senate wolf bill
Posted 4/14/00
Gov. Ventura signs bill creating director of prevention of domestic violence
Posted 4/14/00
Audit findings confirm money savings through adequate building maintenance, says Rep. Tingelstad
Posted 4/14/00
Ventura vetoes abortion right-to-know bill
Posted 4/15/00
Capitol Views: Emotions are real and simulated at play
Posted 4/17/00
Former presidential candidate stops by to visit with the governor
Posted 4/18/00
New funeral legislation will protect the consumer
Posted 4/19/00
Wolf management plan moves forward with Sen. Krentz' action
Posted 4/19/00
House, Senate take Easter recess til next Tuesday; negotiations continue
Posted 4/19/00
Sen. Ourada, Rep. Olson author bill to help public hospitals
Posted 4/20/00
Gov. Ventura vetos bill requring motorists to drive in right lane
Posted 4/20/00
Capitol Views: Ventura has dislike for media, other politicians enjoy the media
Posted 4/24/00
Gov. Ventura hints Legislature may end in a stalemate
Posted 4/25/00
Rep. Alice Johnson reflects on service to Minnesota Legislature
Posted 4/26/00
Stark differences exist between House Republican, Senate DFL budget proposals
Posted 4/27/00
Light rail advocates celebrate federal news of Hiawatha designation
Posted 4/27/00
Alternative healthcare legislation authored by Sen. Ring
Posted 4/30/00
Settlement still far away between Republicans and DFL
Posted 4/30/00