State budget deficit narrows to $994 million

The state's budget deficit has narrowed from a projected $1.2 billion to just under $1 billion. Former State Finance Commissioner Pam Wheelock and former DFL Sen. Majority Leader Roger Moe join Midday to discuss the new forecast and what it means for the legislative session.

Guests

• Pam Wheelock: Former state finance commissioner and chief legislative negotiator under Independence Party Gov. Jesse Ventura. Wheelock is currently a vice president at the Bush Foundation.
• Roger Moe: Former DFL Senate majority leader in Minnesota.

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Resources

• Minnesota Legislature