House leaders hold forth on session

It's been a remarkably productive two years for state lawmakers.

DFLers in charge of both houses and the governor's office increased taxes on some businesses and wealthy Minnesotans while cutting taxes for others. They legalized same-sex marriage, strengthened anti-bullying rules and raised the minimum wage. There was bipartisan support for the Women's Economic Security Act, partial legalization of medical marijuana and a big package of state-funded building projects around the state.

House DFLers seeking reelection this fall will cite two years of progressive change. Republicans will say the government has overreached. On The Daily Circuit, Kerri Miller talks with the top leaders of both parties in the House as they start a summer of campaigning.

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