Minnesota Legislature: Minnesota's Budget Crisis



Families, child care services lose out in judge's ruling

Today's ruling by a judge on essential services is a tough blow for families, and could have far-reaching effects across Minnesota. (06/29/2011)

Shutdown would halt construction projects, strand workers

A government shutdown would also suspend electrical inspections required by law for nearly all construction projects, effectively slowing building projects to a halt and potentially stranding workers. (06/29/2011)

As shutdown nears, state park cancellations mount

Employees are preparing state parks for closure, and small tourism community boosters say they'll lose millions because of canceled vacation plans. (06/29/2011)

Shutdown scorecard

Here's a quick look at how the court's ruling affects individual government programs and departments, and how many employees will continue working in each area. (06/29/2011)

Shutdown picture becomes clearer; budget solution remains elusive

The consequences of a Minnesota state government shutdown became clearer on Wednesday, when a court decided only "critical core functions" would continue. But the budget solution that would prevent it remained elusive. (06/29/2011)

Who is to blame if govt. shuts down? Lawmakers stay mum

Legislators are saying little about their closed-door meeting and negotiations, so who takes the political blame if government shuts down? (06/29/2011)

Shutdown could devastate critical mental health programs

Advocates for the mentally ill say a government shutdown could be devastating for people who rely on state medical assistance to pay for care, and could leave critical programs underfunded. (06/29/2011)

How Minnesotans are thinking about a potential shutdown

Lawmakers have just two days to negotiate a budget agreement before a potential government shutdown, sending Minnesotans scrambling to make preparations. (06/28/2011)

Shelters will close or reduce service during shutdown

At least one domestic violence shelter will temporarily close if the state government shuts down, and more will be forced to reduce services. (06/28/2011)

Budget talks focus on health and human services spending

With just two days to negotiate an agreement with Republican lawmakers before a potential government shutdown, Gov. Mark Dayton and Republican leaders are trying to find additional cuts in health and human services spending, the fastest-growing part of state government. (06/28/2011)

Judge says courts must be funded in shutdown

Retired Judge Bruce Christopherson has ruled that the state's courts should continue operating even if Gov. Dayton and the Legislature fail to agree on a budget. (06/28/2011)

Dayton, GOP leaders meet again as time dwindles

Gov. Mark Dayton and Republican lawmakers are back in budget talks as the clock runs down on heading off a government shutdown. (06/28/2011)

State employees nervously anticipate shutdown, layoffs

State employees are growing increasingly anxious as it appears many could be laid off if the stalemate over the state's budget forces a shutdown of state operations. (06/28/2011)

FEMA to state: What's the plan for nuclear incident during shutdown?

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is asking state officials if a state government shutdown would affect their ability to respond to an incident at one of the state's two nuclear power plants. (06/27/2011)

Judge considers whether courts should shut down

A judge is considering whether the state's judicial system should continue to be funded in the event of a government shutdown. (06/27/2011)

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