Politics Friday

Legislative leaders on the session ahead

The 2020 legislative session is less than a week old. Much of the attention this session will be on public construction projects and what to do with the projected $1.3 billion dollar budget surplus. On this edition of Politics Friday, host Mike Mulcahy speaks with House Speaker Melissa Hortman and Sen. John Jasinski on what they hope to get done this session. Plus, MPR reporters Brian Bakst give us an update on Senator Amy Klobuchar’s campaign for President.

Guests:

House Speaker Melissa Hortman

Senator John Jasinski, an assistant majority leader

Brian Bakst, MPR reporter

Mark Zdechlik, MPR reporter

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