Bakk Videos

The Senate DFL and GOP have very different ideas on how to spur business and job growth. Senators Tom Bakk and Joe Gimse detail their plans to moderator Julie Bartkey. Sen. John Doll discusses why expanding broadband speeds statewide is critical to out-state residents. Video from MN Senate Media Services

8 Minnesota DFL Candidates answer the question : "What is Minnesota's biggest threat, what problem can we unite around, and what will be your strategy? Spkr. Margaret Anderson Kelliher; Sen. Thomas Bakk; Fmr. Sen Mark Dayton; Fmr. Sen Steve Kelly; Sen John Marty; Rep. Tom Rukavina; Mayor R.T. Rybak; Sen. Paul Thissen, give answers in alphabetical order. Bakk, Kelly and Marty stress uniting to solve the problem. **http://the-uptake.groups.theuptake.org/en/videogalleryView/id/2578/

8 Minnesota DFL Candidates answer the question : "What is Minnesota's biggest threat, what problem can we unite around, and what will be your strategy?

Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty is proposing a constitutional amendment that would cap government spending to the prior budget period's income level. DFL Senate Majority leader Larry Pogemiller and Sen. Tom Bakk say they are willing to listen, but critical of the Governor for being unable to achieve balanced budgets under the existing system.**http://the-uptake.groups.theuptake.org/en/videogalleryView/id/2556/

Senate Tax Chair Tom Bakk, DFL-Cook, meets with the Capitol press corps following the introduction of his $2.2 billion dollar tax revenue plan. Following, Senate Republican leaders react to the bill. The bill, SF 2074, and summary can be viewed online at www.senate.mn .