Minnesota's budget shortfall

Minnesota leaders on the struggle over taxes

Governor Pawlenty says through a spokesman that he will veto the latest tax bill sent to him by the Legislature. The governor will make cuts on his own. Two legislators on either side of the aisle talk about the continuing revenue gap and the best ways to close it.

Guests

• Sen. Julianne Ortman: (R-Chanhassen), ranking minority member of the Minnesota Senate Taxes committee.
• Rep. Diane Loeffler: (DFL-Minneapolis), assisant majority leader, member of the House Taxes commitee and a conferee on the 2009 Omnibus Tax bill.

More from MPR

• Cut in aid to outstate cities may result in higher property tax
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• Pawlenty to use line veto power to balance budget
  May 15, 2009
• Pawlenty vetoes tax bill
  May 8, 2009

Resources

• About Sen. Julianne Ortman
• About Rep. Diane Loeffler