Pawlenty Orders a Special Session *Sigh*

I understand that people are suffering because of the floods in southern Minnesota, but the Legislature does enough damage during the regular session. Do we really need them doing more? The federal government has already declared it a disaster area opening up funds for those people foolish enough not to carry flood insurance and at the same time live in a flood plain. Anything else that needed to be done could surely waited until the regular session starts.

Only the Governor can call a special session, but what actually occurs during the session (and to the best of my knowledge, even how long it lasts) is up to the legislature. Apparently senate majority leader Larry Pogemiller has agreed to:

...a one-day, limited agenda (flood relief in southeast Minnesota only) special session. No surprises. No excuses. No delays.

I'm (very) cautiously optimistic. We will see what Pogemiller's word is worth. Stay tuned...

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