State Budget
With Time Short, Minn. Lawmakers Meet Over Weekend
The Minnesota Legislature is meeting over the weekend as the clock counts down on the regular session. The House and Senate are both convening Saturday.
Dayton, Minn. DFL Leaders Reach Budget Deal
Gov. Mark Dayton and the Legislature’s top Democrats announced an agreement Sunday to raise taxes on Minnesota’s wealthier residents and cigarette sales and to spend the extra money on public schools and colleges, as well as on other areas.
Dayton To Travel State To Make Case For His Budget
Gov. Mark Dayton will travel the state starting this week to make the case for his budget.
UM President Kaler Outlines Budget Plan
UM President Eric Kaler outlined his budget proposal for the next 2 years
Dayton: Add Minn. Sales Tax To Some Clothes, Services
Gov. Mark Dayton is proposing Minnesotans pay a lower overall sales tax rate but that it should be applied to more goods and services, including clothes over $100.
Good News: Minnesota Expects $876 Million Surplus
Minnesota lawmakers are expecting the worst as the state budget office prepares to release its economic forecast.
Governor Dayton Talks Stadium, Budgets, Re-election
Governor Mark Dayton joined Dave Lee on the WCCO Morning News Monday. The Governor talked about the outline for a Viking stadium deal that he is hoping will be done by the end of February.
State Budget Problems Keep Squeezing Minn. Schools
To see how the state’s financial problems have trickled down to local school districts, look no further than the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan district in the Twin Cities suburbs.
Reality Check: The State Protecteth Itself
The Minnesota state government giveth, and the Minnesota state government taketh away. But in the case of the record 20-day shutdown last month, it also protecteth itself.
Former Governor Carlson On Legislative Issues
Former Governor Arne Carlson joined Dave Lee on the WCCO Morning News Friday with some advice for State Legislators and Governor Dayton.
State Eyes HMO Reserves To Help Balance Budget
Minnesota’s health maintenance organizations are enjoying surging profits from managing three state health insurance programs, and that has attracted the attention of officials looking for cash to balance the state’s budget.
I-TEAM: Money For Home Inspections Used To Plug Budget
Minnesota is trying to dig itself out of a massive financial hole. The I-TEAM discovered some creative budgeting at the capitol in St. Paul could be putting your family’s well-being and your biggest investment at risk.
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