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| Three gubernatorial candidates to give policy talks at Humphrey Institute
Each of three gubernatorial candidates will give a major policy address at
the Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs as part of the Candidate Forum sponsored
by the Center for the
Study of Politics and Governance (CSPG). Gov. Tim Pawlenty (GOP), Attorney
General Mike Hatch (DFL), and Peter Hutchinson (IP) will address a major policy
issue of their choice, after which they will take part in an open question and
answer session with the audience. All events will take place in Cowles Auditorium.
Details on each event are as follows:
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 Tuesday, July 25-Gov. Tim Pawlenty (GOP) will give a public policy address on "Education: Funding, Improvements, and Accountability for Results" from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. |
 Wednesday, Aug. 9-Attorney General Mike Hatch will speak on "Affordability and Availability of Health Care" from noon to 1:30 p.m. A complimentary light lunch will be available beginning at 11:30 a.m |
 Thursday, Aug. 10-Independence Party candidate Peter Hutchinson will address "The Price of Government: Getting the Results We Need in an Age of Permanent Fiscal Crisis" from 8:30 to 10 a.m. A complimentary continental breakfast will be available starting at 8 a.m. |
The candidate speeches are part of the Candidate Forum, a series of policy talks by candidates for public office. Sponsored by CSPG, the Candidate Forum is an effort to nurture substantive discussion on major issues. As part of the series, Amy Klobuchar (DFL-endorsed candidate) spoke at the Humphrey Institute in June and Mark Kennedy (GOP-endorsed candidate) will speak August 22.
All presentations are free and open to the public. No registration is required. For more information, contact Ellen Tveit at (612) 625-8330 or tvei0002@umn.edu. |
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