The Minnesota Legislature is in special session after Governor Mark Dayton and Republicans announced a budget deal 45 minutes before last night’s (Mon) midnight deadline:

Governor Mark Dayton

 

Dayton says he wanted more money for higher education and E-12 schools, but didn’t expect he’d get everything he wants.

 

Senate Republican Majority Leader Paul Gazelka

 

Lawmakers will spend the day working out details and then start passing budget bills.  The goal: be finished by 7 a-m Wednesday.