Clean Energy Goals, Easing Fire Safety Regulations in Wedding Barns

Republican Governor Tim Pawlenty signed the Next Generation Act into law in 2007, but Minnesota has fallen behind in reaching the energy goals.  Senator Nick Frentz, DFL-North Mankato, is carrying legislation that would get the state back on track, and he joins Capitol Report moderator Shannon Loehrke to talk about the future of energy production in Minnesota.

Hosting weddings can be a lucrative business, and wedding barns can provide both charm and beauty. Controversy has emerged over fire safety regulations, and Senator Karin Housley, R-Stillwater, talks with Shannon about a bill that would clear up the confusion.

Also this week, highlights from the Senate debate over a bill that would place $20 million into a new emergency law enforcement account to provide funding in cases of future civil unrest; a press conference with DFL lawmakers urging the Biden administration to suspend standardized testing;  and a key Senate committee hearing on a bill that would increase penalties for first degree attempted murder of a police officer.