Finer Points of Redistricting / From House Leadership to Senate Minority

Next year, voters across the nation will be casting their ballots in newly created legislative and congressional districts that reflect changes in the population. The process of drawing new districts is complex, and Capitol Report moderator Shannon Loehrke talks with Senator Mark Johnson, chair of the Senate’s Redistricting Committee, about the committee’s initial steps in reorganizing Minnesota to fairly divide the population for the coming decade.

Over the years, the Minnesota Senate has gained experienced legislators who had previously served in the House of Representatives. Senator Erin Murphy, DFL-St. Paul, had not only prior legislative experience, but also leadership experience. Senator Murphy talks about her previous position and her new Senate perspective.

Also in the program, highlights of the debate on adopting California's vehicle emission standards and the proposed Energy Conservation and Optimization (ECO) Act.