Minnesota lawmakers got an update on the specifics of Governor Mark Dayton’s proposed budget. Last month Dayton offered his $45.8 billion plan to fund priorities in education, conservation, health insurance and transportation. Republican Representative Sarah Anderson of Plymouth says Dayton’s proposed fees and tax increases sends the message

 

Minnesota Management and Budget Commissioner Myron Frans (FRANZ) says that the governor’s approach is balanced with tax relief for those who need it the most and…

 

Lawmakers are trying this session to find some middle ground on what to do with a $1.4 billion budget surplus for the next biennium.