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2004 Archive Collection

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Click on a month to navigate down the page quickly: January February March April May September October November December December 2004 Back to top Update or Conference Date About the Update or Conference and Video Coverage Duration Wednesday December 22, 2004 Governor Pawlenty presents his plan to fund future transportation projects. 34 min Wednesday December 15, 2004 Senator Steve Murphy, Representative Keith Ellison and Attorney General Mike Hatch present their plan to provide health care and financial security to the families of the National Guard and military reserves. 31 min Tuesday December 14, 2004 The governor and legislative leaders avail themselves to the media during the Associate Press Legislative Preview. 1 hr, 54 min Wednesday December 1, 2004 Governor Tim Pawlenty calls a press conference in response to the news of the latest state budget forecast. 40 min Wednesday December 1, 2004 Senate Majority Leader Dean Johnson and House Minority Leader Matt Entenza meet with the media following the release of the Dept. of Finance's November forecast. 31 min Wednesday December 1, 2004 The table is set for the Governor to finalize his FY '06-'07 budget recommendations with the release of the November budget forecast. Finance Commissioner Peggy Ingison and State Economist Dr.Tom Stinson release the latest numbers regarding state expenses and revenues. 47 min November 2004 Back to top Update or Conference Date About the Update or Conference and Video Coverage Duration Monday November 29, 2004 Public and private organizations would follow common principles when purchasing health care services in an attempt to promote better health care delivery and management, under a comprehensive plan presented by Governor Tim Pawlenty. 1 hr, 5 min Thursday November 4, 2004 The Senate Republicans organize their leadership positions for the coming biennial session and choose their Senate Minority Leader. 15 min October 2004 Back to top Update or Conference Date About the Update or Conference and Video Coverage Duration Thursday October 28, 2004 DFL Senators Becky Lourey and Linda Berglin warn that a 2004 law removing the cap on HMO reserves may raise the cost of health insurance premiums. 13 min September 2004 Back to top Update or Conference Date About the Update or Conference and Video Coverage Duration Friday September 17, 2004 Senate Minority Leader Dick Day calls a press conference to announce his political plans for the future. 26 min May 2004 Back to top Update or Conference Date About the Update or Conference and Video Coverage Duration Thursday May 13, 2004 Governor Tim Pawlenty and Republican legislative leaders explain executive actions to reduce a portion of the $160 million anticipated deficit and outline a proposal to the Senate DFL caucus for concluding the 2004 session. Senate DFL leaders respond to the proposal. 49 min Friday May 7, 2004 In separate meetings with the Capitol press corps, Senate Majority Leader Dean Johnson and Speaker Steve Sviggum explain their caucus positions on ending the legislative session. 47 min Tuesday May 4, 2004 Host Jannell Trobec highlights aspects of the proposed $948 million bonding proposal, which earlier received the Capital Investment Committee's approval. 2 min Tuesday May 4, 2004 Senate Majority Leader Dean Johnson meets with the media following a private meeting with Governor Tim Pawlenty concerning session-ending negotiations. 18 min April 2004 Back to top Update or Conference Date About the Update or Conference and Video Coverage Duration Friday April 2, 2004 The Senate Democrats unveil their supplemental budget plan. 32 min March 2004 Back to top Update or Conference Date About the Update or Conference and Video Coverage Duration Tuesday March 16, 2004 The Governor announces a financing plan to build new stadiums for the Minnesota Twins and Minnesota Vikings. Senate Majority Leader Dean Johnson and Representative Phil Krinkie respond to the governor's announcement. 43 min February 2004 Back to top Update or Conference Date About the Update or Conference and Video Coverage Duration Friday February 27, 2004 The session begins in earnest following the latest state budget forecast, and legislative leaders respond to the economic news. 1 hr, 16 min Friday February 6, 2004 Former U.S. Senator David Durenburger, chair of the governor-appointed health care task force, outlines principles advancing change in the state's health care system. 40 min Tuesday February 3, 2004 The Senate DFL Education Chairs Sen. Steve Kelley and Sen. LeRoy Stumpf announce three new initiatives: all-day kindergarten, special eduation reform and alternative teacher compensation. 15 min January 2004 Back to top Update or Conference Date About the Update or Conference and Video Coverage Duration     Standard HTML formatted documents do not provide specific page definition. 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