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Politics Friday: It’s crunch time at the Capitol

Politics Friday: It’s crunch time at the Capitol

Update: 2024-05-10
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Minnesota lawmakers have only one more full week to finish up the legislative session’s work.  


MPR News host Brian Bakst spoke with two leaders of the Minnesota House about the authorization of construction projects, a touch-up of the state budget, updates to Minnesota’s new cannabis law and a possible plan to set minimum pay and protections for rideshare drivers — all still up in the air. 


And May 11 not only marks Minnesota Statehood Day, but a new state flag goes up the pole and a new state seal will replace the old. We got a look at the redesign process that spurred thousands of submissions — and months of debate — and what transition means for Minnesota.


Plus, two members of MPR Capitol reporting team, Dana Ferguson and Clay Masters, huddled up for a weekly check-in on Minnesota politics. 

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Politics Friday: It’s crunch time at the Capitol

Politics Friday: It’s crunch time at the Capitol

Minnesota Public Radio