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Minnesota's budget

The $5 billion dilemma


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State lawmakers are searching for solutions to a projected state budget deficit of $5.2 billion. They are facing both short-term and long-term cuts to address shortfalls in the current and coming bienniums.

Legislative leaders visit Midday to discuss their options.

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  • Margaret Anderson Kelliher: House Speaker, DFL-Minneapolis.
  • Larry Pogemiller: Senate Majority Leader, DFL-Minneapolis.

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