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Politics Friday

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Politics Friday
MPR News

On Fridays, MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst discusses Minnesota politics — the latest from the legislature, election news and more. Join us Fridays at noon for interviews with lawmakers, candidates and political experts, including the MPR News politics reporting team.

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Politics Friday: Affordable housing is a bipartisan focus, but what can lawmakers get done?

Politics Friday: Affordable housing is a bipartisan focus, but what can lawmakers get done?

MPR politics editor Brian Bakst talks with Minnesota officials about steps being taken to address a shortage of low-to-moderate cost housing. Later, a check-in on the Minneapolis mayoral race.
by Brian Bakst and Matthew Alvarez

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Politics Friday: Budget begins to take shape as leaders huddle

Politics Friday: Budget begins to take shape as leaders huddle

MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst talks with the top budget adviser to the governor: Erin Campbell, commissioner of Minnesota Management and Budget. Then, a conversation with the new DFL Party Chair Richard Carlbom.
by Brian Bakst and Matthew Alvarez

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Politics Friday: The Legislature gears up for the big budget push. How will it go?

Politics Friday: The Legislature gears up for the big budget push. How will it go?

MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst talks with two Minnesota House leaders for a special broadcast of Politics Friday from the UBS Forum in St. Paul. Then, two political analysts talk about the dynamics in St. Paul and Washington.
by Brian Bakst and Matthew Alvarez

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Politics Friday: What will Minnesota lawmakers do to fight fraud?

Politics Friday: What will Minnesota lawmakers do to fight fraud?

MPR News politics editor talks with two lawmakers about their efforts to fight fraud. Plus, a conversation with the newest U.S. Senate candidate Melisa López Franzen.
by Brian Bakst and Matthew Alvarez

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Politics Friday: Minnesota’s paid leave law remains a flashpoint as launch nears

Politics Friday: Minnesota’s paid leave law remains a flashpoint as launch nears

MPR News senior politics editor Brian Bakst talks with two Minnesota lawmakers about the state’s new paid leave program — scheduled to start in January of next year — and the legislation that could possibly delay or change eligibility.
by Brian Bakst and Matthew Alvarez

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Politics Friday: Moves in Washington hover over state budget outlook

Politics Friday: Moves in Washington hover over state budget outlook

MPR News senior politics editor Brian Bakst talked to Sen. Mark Johnson about the state’s budget situation. Plus, a conversation with the dean of Minnesota’s congressional delegation, U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum.
by Brian Bakst and Matthew Alvarez

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Politics Friday: Newly elected lawmakers reflect on their first legislative session

Politics Friday: Newly elected lawmakers reflect on their first legislative session

MPR News host Brian Bakst talks with two state representatives serving in their first legislative session. Later, a conversation with State Auditor Julie Blaha.
by Brian Bakst and Matthew Alvarez

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Politics Friday: Blur of action in Washington, back to action in St. Paul

Politics Friday: Blur of action in Washington, back to action in St. Paul

MPR News host Brian Bakst talks about the blistering change in Washington with U.S. Sen. Tina Smith. And the scuffle in the Minnesota House is over. We discuss how lawmakers struck a deal to gavel in the session.
by Brian Bakst and Matthew Alvarez

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