DFL legislative leaders set out priorities and strategy on budget

Are the House and Senate DFL minority leaders' budget priorities the same as DFL Gov. Mark Dayton's? MPR's Midday program hears from legislative leaders of both parties this week, as they outline their priorities and strategies to balance the state budget by July 1.

Guests

• Tom Bakk: Senate Minority Leader (DFL-Cook) Elected to House 1994, elected to Senate 2002.
• Paul Thissen: House Minority Leader (DFL-Minneapolis) Elected 2002.

More from MPR

• GOP legislative leaders talk budget shutdown
  June 21, 2011
• Minn. budget fight shifts from Capitol to court
  June 23, 2011
• Dayton says GOP budget stance not responsible
  June 22, 2011
• Shutdown threat highlights thin financial margin for nursing homes
  June 23, 2011
• FAQ on the potential Minnesota government shutdown
  July 12, 2011

Resources

• about Senate Minority Leader Tom Bakk
• about House Minority Leader Paul Thissen