New Ideas for Education Funding, Helping Minnesota Veterans

Nearly half of Minnesota’s budget is devoted to educating the state’s youth.  Senator Roger Chamberlain, chair of the Senate’s E-12 education committee, would like to see a greater focus on literacy and mental health services and more options for parents and kids.  He joins Capitol Report moderator Shannon Loehrke to discuss funding and policy proposals advanced by his committee.

Improving services for Minnesota’s veterans, from stable housing and skills training to mental health support, is one of the aims of the Senate’s budget for Veterans and Military Affairs.  Senator Andrew Lang, chair of the Veterans and Military Affairs Finance and Policy Committee, joins Capitol Report to highlight proposals to improve veterans' welfare.

Also in the program, highlights of the Senate debate on requiring voters to present a photo ID, and lawmakers underscore the value of revenue generated through electronic pull tabs.