Almanac Highlights March 7, 2008

The Monologue
Sheletta Brundidge has a monologue you won't soon forget.

The Governor's Budget Balancing Plan
Mary Lahammer sums up Tim Pawlenty's proposal to make up the state budget shortfall.

Finance Commissioner Tom Hanson
The Commish the first shot at explaining the Governor's plan.

Legislators React to Budget
DFL Senator Dick Cohen and Republican Rep Paul Kohls give us their take.

Did You Know?
Did you know that the use of props on the House Floor is prohibited?  Someone better tell the Speaker.

The Sales Tax Hike for Transit
This is the optional metro quarter cent sales tax for transit use.  Hennepin County Commissioner Peter McLaughlin explains how it might work.

Stopping Foreclosures
We look at one of the bills at the state capitol that hopes to slow the number of home foreclosures in our state.  Bill author Senator Ellen Anderson sits down with someone who has concerns about the bill... Joe Witt with the Minnesota Bankers Association.

Our Political Scientist Panel
We always get good feedback when this group is on.  Steve Schier, Guy Charles, Dan Hofrenning and David Schultz engage with each other about the big national political news of the week. 

The Wrapup
Two great Minnesota history questions, your thoughts about the new gas tax hike and a killer tune from a 1992 appearance by The Jayhawks.