The Special Session Is Over

Yesterday I opined that the Special Session called for by Governor Pawlenty was not necessary and expressed trepidation that the Legislature might overstep their agreement to keep it limited to one day and to only address the flooding in Southern Minnesota. I am pleased to report that our legislators kept to their word and the results are at least not any worse than we already knew it would be.

As I was concerned that the Democrats would not keep to their word (and as I watched part of the session last night and there were at least a few legislatures who were trying to expand the scope of the session) I must in good conscience give kudos to Democrats Senate Majority Leader Larry Pogemiller and House Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher. The $157 Million Bill was passed by both Houses and Signed by Pawlenty around 3AM.

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