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Archive of Minnesota on Monday May 05, 2008
Fairness of death-penalty panels questioned
Death-penalty supporters are raising questions about the fairness of state commissions charged with studying how capital punishment is carried out in Maryland and Tennessee, claiming the panels will issue reports that ignore their views. Read More
Governor, leaders hold more budget talks; no breakthrough
Gov. Tim Pawlenty and legislative leaders met again into the evening Sunday in an attempt to reach a deal to solve the state's $935 million budget deficit. Read More
Minnesota Legislature: Health fund a sticking point as budget talks move slowly
Legislative leaders and Gov. Tim Pawlenty ignored Sunday's beautiful weather -- 67 degrees and sunny skies -- and huddled in the Capitol for a second straight day of closed-door talks designed to end the 2008 Legislature. Read More
Minnesotans worry Rev. Wright controversy overblown
Yesterday marked the first Sunday since presidential candidate Barack Obama publicly severed ties with his longtime pastor Rev. Jeremiah Wright, over comments Wright made during a speech last week at the National Press Club. Read More
At The Capitol / Minimum wage bill approved in House
A plan to raise Minnesota's minimum wage to as much as $7.90 an hour by July 2009 cleared the House on Thursday, but Gov. Tim Pawlenty said he can't live with the bill as it stands. Read More
Northland retailers offer to stretch your stimulus check
The first rebate checks began reaching taxpayers' hands last week, and retailers are ready with offers. Read More
Taxpayers paid for game warden meeting, records show
When game wardens from across North America were invited to a conference in St. Paul last year, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources rolled out the welcome mat -- and pulled out the taxpayers' checkbook. Read More
St. Cloud man has small solution to gas prices: little cars
ST. CLOUD, Minn. - Most days you'll find Brenton Netz under the hood of a car behind his St. Cloud home. Read More
WORTH NOTING: Voters' guide promotes phone sex
An Oregon voters’ guide lists a very wrong number. California’s governor insults rural legislators. And Pennsylvania considers selling wine in vending machines. In case you missed those stories this week, “Worth Noting” fills you in. Read More
Midwest avoids brunt of economic slowdown
For at least a year, economists have warned that a Midwestern slowdown may be on the way. But month after month, quarter after quarter, key indicators have remained positive. Read More
Government officials get input on Great Lakes levels study
MUSKEGON, Mich. -- Government officials gathering public input on a massive Great Lakes water levels study were told during a meeting in Michigan to tread lightly when tinkering with the lakes. Read More
Oh say, is that banner made in the U.S.A.?
Lawmakers in 10 states have taken steps to require that American flags bought with state funds be manufactured in this country. While not all the legislation has passed, one state’s new law even bans the sale of foreign-made American flags in that state. Read More
Parents turn to states for autism help
(UPDATED 4 p.m. EDT, Thursday May 1) One of the toughest problems facing autism patients, their families and policymakers is paying for treatment. Families are increasingly relying on states to help them cope with the financial, medical and educational needs. Read More
Legislators prod Congress on Medicaid, Real ID
As some states tumble into what they fear is a recession, state lawmakers from across the country are pushing Congress for relief from impending federal rules that would force states to pick up more Medicaid costs and spend billions to make drivers’ licenses more secure. Read More
With justices' OK, voter ID moves ahead
A decision Monday (April 28) by the U.S. Supreme Court to let Indiana demand photo identification from voters paves the way for other states to do the same during November’s presidential election, experts say. Read More
More states offer choice in long-term care
More states are poised to offer a successful alternative to traditional Medicaid plans that allows elders and the disabled to avoid moving to a nursing facility by hiring friends, neighbors or family members to look after them in their own homes. Read More |
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