Budget, bonding, stadium debate expected at Capitol

by Cathy Wurzer, Minnesota Public Radio

Minnesota lawmakers have less than a month to go before they are constitutionally mandated to adjourn the legislative session. House Republicans last week announced a proposal to borrow about $600 million for new construction projects around the state, but that plan will have to be reconciled with the Senate DFLers bonding proposal, which has not been released yet. In addition, lawmakers still need to agree on a fix for a projected $160 million shortfall. Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer spoke with Laura McCallum, Minnesota Public Radio's Capitol Bureau Chief.