Pensions, transportation on the agenda at the Capitol

The Minnesota Senate Chamber.
The ceiling of the Minnesota Senate Chamber is reflected on a desk inside the west wing of the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul Dec. 14, 2016.
Evan Frost | MPR News 2016

The first phase of Minnesota's legislative session comes to a close this week. By Friday, lawmakers will break for a short spring recess.

Before then, they'll be tackling public employee pensions, considering a permanent funding stream for transportation and much more.

Brian Bakst talks about the week ahead with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer.

Click on the audio player above to hear their conversation.

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