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Minnesota Legislature Continues Budget Discussion

Minnesota Legislature Continues Budget Discussion

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Minnesota legislative Democrats and Republicans continue to seek common ground as they work to balance the state budget for the next two years. Senate Majority Leader Tom Bakk says as for himself, Governor Mark Dayton and House Speaker Kurt Daudt…

Dayton is focusing on education and transportation spending in his budget proposal. The governor called both chambers’ plans for pre-kindergarten funding unacceptable. The current session is set to wrap up in mid-May.

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