Governor to propose 'difficult cuts' Gov. Tim Pawlenty is set to present his plan to the Legislature tomorrow, to fix the $4.8 billion projected state budget deficit. He's promised significant spending cuts and no new taxes. Pawlenty joins Midday today for a preview.Midday, January 26, 2009
The next step in market-based health care reforms Governor Tim Pawlenty and Minnesota business and health care leaders discuss the potential for health reforms that build on private markets and on the implementation of reforms passed during the 2008 legislative session.Midday, December 17, 2008
The big job ahead Governor Tim Pawlenty and Minnesota legislative leaders face an historic budget situation. They need to agree on measures that will fix a $5.2 million shortfall for the current and coming bienniums.Midday, December 9, 2008
Budget double trouble State government leaders are facing a budget double-whammy.
Spending cuts may have to come sooner than expected because of a shortfall in the current two-year state budget, in addition to an expected multi-billion dollar deficit for the next biennium.Midday, December 3, 2008
Pawlenty plans trade mission to Israel Gov. Tim Pawlenty's mission will include around 30 people, including
business leaders hoping to establish or expand trade opportunities.October 17, 2008
Pawlenty cancels media interviews Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty joined some other Republicans in Denver this morning to rip Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama.August 28, 2008
McCain says no vice presidential decision yet "I haven't decided yet, so I can't tell you," McCain said in an early morning radio interview. Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty's name is apparently still on the short list.August 28, 2008
MPR poll: Pawlenty approval strong; doubts about Molnau A new statewide poll gives high job performance marks to Republican Gov. Tim Pawlenty, but voters have little confidence in the woman who could replace him, Lt. Gov. Carol Molnau.August 25, 2008
Pawlenty gets encouragement, gives few clues on VP Gov. Tim Pawlenty fielded questions about the possibility of being John McCain's running mate from both reporters and fairgoers today, but he didn't say much.August 22, 2008
Pawlenty as VP draws doubt from political analysts Pawlenty may be right for the job, but not the campaign says Time Magazine's senior political analyst. He believes John McCain will pick someone other than Tim Pawlenty as his vice presidential running mate.August 19, 2008
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