Minnesota's budget shortfall

How Minnesota should deal with the budget deficit

Lawmakers at the Minnesota Capitol continue to work on the state budget, trying to solve a projected $4.8 billion deficit. Gov. Tim Pawlenty has said he expects the hole to get even bigger when a new forecast is released this week.

Former Republican Gov. Al Quie and former DFL Sen. Majority Leader Roger Moe offer advice on how to deal with that deficit.

Guests

• Al Quie: Former Republican governor of Minnesota.
• Roger Moe: Former DFL Senate majority leader in Minnesota.

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Resources

• Minnesota Legislature