Abortion Issue Not a Hot Topic in St. Paul

A pro-life demonstration is planned for noon today on the steps of the State Capitol on the anniversary of the Roe v Wade decision. However, State Senator Mary Olson of Bemidji tells KLKS News, she does not sense a big appetite for dealing with divisive social issues. She says the budget problems facing the state are so huge, they need everyone focusing on the problem. Senator Olson says one upside to a down economy is the opportunity to look seriously at streamlining government. She thinks there could be some consolidation of natural resources management.