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Click on a month to navigate down the page quickly: January February March April May June July September October November December December 2005 Back to top Update or Conference Date About the Update or Conference and Video Coverage Duration Monday December 19, 2005 Governor Pawlenty unveils the new "Support our Troops" license plate and announces several proposals to assist military personnel and veterans. 48 min November 2005 Back to top Update or Conference Date About the Update or Conference and Video Coverage Duration Wednesday November 30, 2005 Finance Commissioner Peggy Ingison and Dr. Tom Stinson, the State Economist, present the November budget forecast. Following the presentation, Governor Pawlenty and legislative leaders from each of the four caucuses respond to the news. 1 hr, 49 min Monday November 21, 2005 Senator John Hottinger announces his retirement from the Minnesota Senate and reflects on his years of public service. 25 min Monday November 21, 2005 Cal Ludeman, commissioner of Employee Relations and chair of Governor Pawlenty’s Health Cabinet, Jim Chase, executive director of Minnesota Community Measurement, and Minnesota health care providers hold a news conference to discuss the 2005 Health Care Quality Report. 25 min Thursday November 17, 2005 Senator Satveer Chaudhary and financial investigators warn the public about an active scam involving legitimate-looking cashier checks. 21 min Tuesday November 8, 2005 Governor Pawlenty names Lee Buckley of Apple Valley as Special Advisor on Faith and Community Service Initiatives. 29 min Thursday November 3, 2005 Governor Pawlenty and state officials outline Minnesota's plan to fight the potential Avian flu pandemic. 45 min Monday November 2, 2005 Senator Ellen Anderson, chair of the Senate Jobs, Energy and Community Development Committee, leads a delegation calling for a special session to address rising heating fuel costs. 33 min October 2005 Back to top Update or Conference Date About the Update or Conference and Video Coverage Duration Thursday October 6, 2005 Legislative leaders and the Governor meet with the press corps following a private meeting to discuss the potential of a special session. 40 min September 2005 Back to top Update or Conference Date About the Update or Conference and Video Coverage Duration Tuesday September 20, 2005 Anoka County and the Minnesota Vikings announce their latest proposal to finance the construction of new Vikings football stadium. 21 min July 2005 Back to top Update or Conference Date About the Update or Conference and Video Coverage Duration Friday July 8, 2005 Senate Majority Leader Dean Johnson meets briefly with the media to explain what the Senate DFL is seeking for an agreement to be reached. 4 min Friday July 8, 2005 Republican Senators Sean Nienow and Dave Kleis officially launch a new website promoting legislative accountability. 15 min Wednesday July 6, 2005 Majority Leader Dean Johnson presents the latest Senate DFL budget proposal. 29 min Tuesday July 5, 2005 Senate and House sponsors of the Racino proposal highlight the revenue benefits of their plan. 14 min Friday July 1, 2005 Governor Pawlenty meets with the Capitol press corps to discuss the next steps following the government shutdown. 28 min Friday July 1, 2005 Senate Majority Leader Dean Johnson and House Minority Leader Matt Entenze meet with the media following the start of a partial government shutdown. 16 min June 2005 Back to top Update or Conference Date About the Update or Conference and Video Coverage Duration Thursday June 30, 2005 Governor Pawlenty signs the omnibus agriculture, environment and economic development appropriations bill. 15 min Thursday June 30, 2005 Senate Majority Leader Dean Johnson and Health and Human Services Budget Division Chair Linda Berglin present their latest proposal to reach an agreement on the omnibus health and human services funding bill. 22 min Wednesday June 29, 2005 A tri-partisan coalition of legislators announce an effort to finalize budget negotiations. 20 min Tuesday June 28, 2005 The two largest state employee unions urge lawmakers to reach a budget deal. 21 min Tuesday June 28, 2005 DFL Senator Chuck Wiger calls for the repeal of 2001 law designed to discourage predatory gasoline pricing pratices by requiring that gasoline be sold at a minimum of six percent higher than the wholesale price. 8 min Friday June 24, 2005 Senate Majority Leader Dean Johnson meets with the Capitol press corps to talk about the progress of budget negotiations. 18 min Thursday June 16, 2005 The Senate Republicans release a proposal intended to bring the special session to a close. 34 min Wednesday June 15, 2005 DFL legislative leaders respond to the Governor's latest press conference releasing details on the impact of a partial government shutdown. 29 min Wednesday June 15, 2005 Governor Tim Pawlenty and administration officials release more details on the impact of a partial government shutdown. 40 min Thursday June 9, 2005 Governor Pawlenty and Republican legislative leaders respond to the latest DFL announcement that they would accept a 55 cent increase per pack of cigarettes if the money is dedicated to MinnesotaCare. 34 min Thursday June 9, 2005 DFL legislative leaders announce a new proposal to bridge the gap between the differences in the remaining budget bills. 28 min Thursday June 9, 2005 DFL Senator Linda Berglin leads a press conference advocating continued MinnesotaCare eligibility for working adults without children. 22 min Thursday June 2, 2005 Senate DFL leaders call a press briefing to explain the latest Senate budget and tax proposals. 41 min Wednesday June 1, 2005 DFL Senator John Marty and Republican Representative Phil Krinkie present a proposal called "The Fair Stadium Funding Act." 22 min May 2005 Back to top Update or Conference Date About the Update or Conference and Video Coverage Duration Friday May 27, 2005 Senate Majority Leader Dean Johnson meets with the media to express the Senate's sadness and grief in the loss of Matthew Lourey, son of State Senator Becky Lourey and Gene Lourey, who was killed in a helicopter crash while serving in central Iraq. 17 min Friday May 6, 2005 The Senate pays tribute to St. Paul Police Sergeant Gerald Vick, who was slain in the line of duty. 5 min April 2005 Back to top Update or Conference Date About the Update or Conference and Video Coverage Duration Monday April 26, 2005 Senate Majority Leader Dean Johnson meets with the media to talk about the possibility of the legislature approving Hennepin County's option to raise its local sales tax in order to build a new Twins baseball stadium. 24 min Wednesday April 20, 2005 House Republican leaders and Governor Pawlenty respond to the Senate DFL fiscal priorities in separate press conferences. Session Update begins with coverage of the House Republican press conference followed by Governor Pawlenty's response. (Governor Pawlenty's press conference begins at 00:19:15 and is provided courtesy of House Public Information Services.) 44 min Wednesday April 20, 2005 Senate Majority Leader Dean Johnson and Senate Finance Chairman Dick Cohen outline the Senate DFL spending priorities for the 2006-2007 biennium. 32 min Friday April 15, 2005 Senate Majority Leader Dean Johnson meets with the media to talk about the Senate budget process and pending legislative issues. 32 min Friday April 1, 2005 A rally is held at the Capitol in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month. 25 min March 2005 Back to top Update or Conference Date About the Update or Conference and Video Coverage Duration Wednesday March 30, 2005 Governor Pawlenty and legislative leaders announce an agreement to fund public construction projects. 20 min Tuesday March 29, 2005 Senator Sheila Kiscaden and Representative Jim Abeler present the Minnesota Medical Association's health care reform plan. 32 min Thursday March 24, 2005 Senate Minority Leader Dick Day proposes that a "transfer tax"--capital gains tax-- be imposed on the added value an owner realizes in the sale of the Minnesota Vikings or Twins. 15 min Tuesday March 22, 2005 The Governor meets with the Capitol Press Corps regarding the shootings at Red Lake High School. 14 min Monday March 21, 2005 The Senate DFL leaders meet with the Capitol press corps to explain their structural balance bill, and the Republican legislative leadership respond to their plan. 45 min Tuesday March 15, 2005 Minnesota voters would have the opportunity to dedicate a portion of the sales tax to environmental protection and projects, under a proposal outline at a Capitol press conference. 18 min Monday March 14, 2005 A group of legislators lay out their proposal to increase Minnesota's use of renewable energy sources. 22 min Friday March 11, 2005 Senate Higher Education Budget Division Chair Sandy Pappas presents a plan to offer students of low and moderate income families free tuition at a MnSCU university or college. 20 min Thursday March 10, 2005 Governor Pawlenty presents his revised, or supplemental, budget proposal as a result of the February budget forecast. 36 min Wednesday March 9, 2005 A new proposal for a racino at Canterbury Park is presented to the media. 39 min Monday March 7, 2005 Supporters of a measure asking voters whether marriage should be defined as a union between a man and a woman outline their latest legislative proposal. 27 min Friday March 4, 2005 Senator Ann Rest, Senator John Hottinger, Senator Bill Belanger and Senator Dean Johnson express their opposition to the building of a new casino. 35 min Friday March 4, 2005 Governor Pawlenty calls a press conference to announce a deal to yield money for the state in exchange for a metro-run casino by the White Earth, Red Lake and Leech Lake tribes. 40 min February 2005 Back to top Update or Conference Date About the Update or Conference and Video Coverage Duration Monday February 28, 2005 Finance Commissioner Peggy Ingison, State Economist Tom Stinson and Assistant Commissioner James Schowalter release the latest forecast on state finances. 39 min Friday February 25, 2005 Session Update features two press conferences: Senate Education Chair Steve Kelley proposes changes recommended by a bipartisan national panel seeking to improve the federal No Child Left Behind Act; and, members from each of the four legislative caucuses call for significant increase in education funding. 50 min Thursday February 17, 2005 Senator John Hottinger and religious leaders conduct a press conference calling for increases in the state income tax to fund education, health care and human service initiatives. 41 min Thursday February 10, 2005 Senate Transportation Chair Steve Murphy and lead Republican member Mark Ourada present their plan, called "The Fast Plan," to boost transportation funding. 18 min Wednesday February 2, 2005 Senate Minority Leader Dick Day releases his plan called "Rally for Roads," which proposes new ways to pay for road construction projects and ongoing costs of the Hiawatha rail line. 37 min January 2005 Back to top Update or Conference Date About the Update or Conference and Video Coverage Duration Monday January 31, 2005 A tri-partisan group of legislators announce what they call “The Long-term Caregivers Act.” The proposal is designed to address the realities of an aging population in Minnesota by offering help to the many residents taking care of older family members. 20 min Monday January 31, 2005 Governor Pawlenty releases his proposals to combat sex crimes. 33 min Tuesday January 25, 2005 House Republican leaders respond to the governor's budget address. 20 min Tuesday January 25, 2005 DFL legislative leaders respond to the governor's budget address. 21 min Tuesday January 25, 2005 Governor Pawlenty presents his proposal for the two-year budget beginning July 1, 2005. 1 hr, 25 min     Standard HTML formatted documents do not provide specific page definition. 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