Minnesota's budget shortfall

Merits of Pawlenty's budget plan debated

Minnesota Management and Budget Commissioner Tom Hanson and top Legislative finance chairs answer questions on Midday about the governor's plans to balance the budget.

Guests

• Tom Hanson: Commissioner of Minnesota Management and Budget
• Richard Cohen: State Senator (DFL-St. Paul), Chair of the Senate Finance Committee and member of the Legislative Advisory Commission.
• Loren Solberg: State Representative (DFL-Grand Rapids), Chair of the House Ways and Means Committee and member of the Legislative Advisory Commission.

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Resources

• Governor's budget unallotment details