LEGISLATURE LEAPS FORWARD

It's been an unprecedented and busy week at the Capitol, especially considering it's only the third week of the legislative session. The frantic pace and upcoming bill deadlines lend themselves to an atmosphere more associated with May than February. Early progress gives us hope we may not have to spend our entire spring at the Capitol, but the week was full of rebellion by the legislature which hasn't pleased Governor Pawlenty. That defiance coupled with the difficult budget decisions ahead is likely to produce some roadblocks and slow the pace. Nevertheless, this week was a doozy: a veto override, ouster of Lt. Governor Carol Molnau as Transportation Commissioner, an increased budget deficit, we've just about seen it all already, but there is definitely more to come. Let's start the replay...