House majority leader outlines GOP priorities

Rep. Joyce Peppin
Majority Leader Rep. Joyce Peppin, R-Rogers, Feb. 26, 2015, during the House session at the State Capitol.
Jennifer Simonson | MPR News 2015

State Republicans return to the Capitol this legislative session with a majority in both the Senate and the House.

But with only a slim advantage in the Senate and a Democratic governor, they'll still have make compromises.

High on the to-do list for legislators this session is approving a budget, addressing health care costs, and making decisions on taxes and transportation spending.

MPR's Phil Picardi spoke with Rep. Joyce Peppin, Minnesota's House majority leader.

Click on the audio player above to hear their conversation.

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