House Television Archives - House Press Conferences Archives

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House Republican Press Conference
Wednesday, July 21 2004 - watch this program
House Speaker Sviggum and Representative Gunther held a press conference regarding special session issues.
Runs 24 minutes.

Senate Democrat Press Conference
Wednesday, July 21 2004 - watch this program
Senate Majority Leader Johnson held a press conference regarding special session issues.
Runs 30 minutes.

Legislative Leadership Press Conferences
Tuesday, May 11 2004 - watch this program
Following Tuesday’s floor sessions Senate Majority Leader Johnson and House Speaker Sviggum commented on the status of end-of-session negotiations.
Runs 19 minutes.

Governor Pawlenty Press Conference
Thursday, May 6 2004 - watch this program
Governor Pawlenty comments on end-of-session negotiations.
These comments took place following his meeting this morning with Speaker of the House Sviggum and Majority Leader of the Senate Johnson.
Runs 16 minutes.

Legislative Leadership Press Conference
Thursday, May 6 2004 - watch this program
Speaker of the House Sviggum and Majority Leader of the Senate Johnson comment on end-of-session negotiations.
These comments took place following their meeting this morning in the Governor's office.
Runs 21 minutes.

House Republican Press Conference
Wednesday, March 17 2004 - watch this program
House Republican's release their 2004-2005 supplemental budget proposal.
Runs 28 minutes.

Governor Pawlenty Press Conference
Thursday, March 4 2004 - watch this program
Governor Pawlenty's 2004-2005 Supplemental Budget press conference. Runs 50 minutes.

Department of Finance Press Conference
Friday, February 27 2004 - watch this program
Release of the February Economic Forecast by the Department of Finance.
Runs 30 minutes.

House Republican Press Conference
Friday, February 27 2004 - watch this program
01:30 - Start of press conference.
House Republican press conference regarding the release of the February Economic Forecast.
Runs 25 minutes.

House/Senate Republican Leadership Press Conference
Wednesday, May 14 2003 - watch this program
House Speaker Sviggum, Senate Minority Leader Day and Representative Buesgens held a press conference regarding the Racino proposal.
Runs 29 minutes.

Governor Pawlenty Press Conference
Tuesday, May 13 2003 - watch this program
Governor Pawlenty held a press conference to display the Stanley Cup and deliver a proclamation to the Minnesota Wild, and answer questions about the status of the legislative session.
Runs 13 minutes.

House Republican Press Conference
Monday, April 28 2003 - watch this program
House Speaker Steve Sviggum, House Judiciary Chairman Steve Smith and House Transportation Finance Chairman Bill Kuisle held a media availability to highlight the House Omnibus Judiciary Finance bill and the House Omnibus Transportation Finance bills.
Runs 13 minutes.

House DFL Press Conference
Friday, April 25 2003 - watch this program
House DFL members discuss a resolution they intend to bring before the House that formally condemns the statements made by Representative Lindner, and instructs the Speaker of the House to remove Representative Lindner as committee Chair.
Runs 13 minutes.

House Republican Press Conference
Friday, April 25 2003 - watch this program
House Speaker Steve Sviggum and Representative Fran Bradley held a press conference presenting an ultimatum to the Senate regarding HF29 (Bradley) Repealing MinnesotaCare provider taxes; requiring pass-through of savings to purchasers; providing for increases in cigarette and tobacco taxes.

House DFL Press Conference
Thursday, April 10 2003 - watch this program
House DFL press conference to unveil their plan to balance the state's $4.2 billion budget deficit.
Runs 15 minutes.

House Republican Press Conference
Monday, April 7 2003 - watch this program
House Speaker Steve Sviggum and Majority Leader Erik Paulsen react to the Senate DFL budget proposal.
Runs 24 minutes.

House Republican Press Conference
Thursday, April 3 2003 - watch this program
House Republican caucus leaders unveil their plan to balance the state's $4.2 billion budget deficit.
Runs 40 minutes.

Governor Pawlenty Press Conference
Friday, March 14 2003 - watch this program
Governor Pawlenty and Lieutenant Governor Molnau held a joint press conference to unveil the Administration's proposed transportation package.
Runs 37 minutes.

Governor Pawlenty Press Conference
Thursday, March 13 2003 - watch this program
Governor Pawlenty held a press conference Thursday where he announced his state agency reorganization plan.
Runs 30 minutes.

Commissioner of Finance Press Conference
Wednesday, March 12 2003 - watch this program
Press conference held Wednesday morning by Finance Commissioner Dan McElroy to release the Governor's supplemental FY 2004-2005 budget.
Runs 33 minutes.

House DFL Press Conference
Tuesday, March 11 2003 - watch this program
House DFL press conference about ethics complaint to be filed with the Speaker of the House regarding Representative Arlon Lindner.
Runs 21 minutes.

House Republican Press Conference
Tuesday, March 11 2003 - watch this program
House Republican press conference about ethics complaint to be filed with the Speaker of the House regarding Representative Arlon Lindner.
Runs 22 minutes.

House Republican Press Conference
Thursday, February 27 2003 - watch this program
House Republican press conference regarding the release of the February Economic Forecast.
Runs 12 minutes.

House Republican Press Conference
Tuesday, February 18 2003 - watch this program
House Speaker Sviggum and House Majority Leader Paulsen respond to Governor Pawlenty's 2004-05 budget proposal.
Runs 4 minutes.

Representative Rebecca Otto swearing-in ceremony
Monday, February 17 2003 - watch this program
Representative Rebecca Otto (DFL) District 52B takes her oath of office.
Runs 3 minutes.

Governor Pawlenty Press Conference
Friday, February 7 2003 - watch this program
Governor Pawlenty's press conference to announce his unallotments to agencies, programs and services.
This press conference took place at 10:00 a.m.
in the Governor's Reception Room at the Capitol.
Runs 36 minutes.

House Republican Press Conference
Friday, February 7 2003 - watch this program
House Republican response to the FY 2003 unallotments.
Runs 26 minutes.

Governor Pawlenty Press Conference
Wednesday, January 29 2003 - watch this program
Governor Pawlenty and Children, Families & Learning Commissioner Yecke hold a press conference announcing a plan for developing new academic standards.
Runs 30 minutes.

Governor Pawlenty Press Conference
Friday, January 17 2003 - watch this program
Governor Pawlenty press conference announcing his choice for Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources.
Runs 31 minutes.

DFL Press Conference
Thursday, January 9 2003 - watch this program
DFL response to Republican press conference regarding bill introductions.
This press conference took place on Wednesday, January 8.
Runs 12 minutes.

Republican Press Conference
Thursday, January 9 2003 - watch this program
House Republican leadership announces the first five bills for introduction this session.
This press conference took place on Wednesday, January 8.
Runs 24 minutes.

House DFL and Republican Press Conferences
Tuesday, January 7 2003 - watch this program
Opening day press conferences.
-Minority Leader Entenza's comments from this morning regarding the opening day floor session.
Runs 15 minutes.
-Speaker Sviggum's comments following the opening day floor session.
Runs 3 minutes.