Former lawmakers offer advice on budget negotiations

Former DFL House Minority Leader Matt Entenza and former GOP House Tax Chairman Phil Krinkie offer insights into the budget negotiations between the Republican-controlled Legislature and the DFL governor.

Guests

• Phil Krinkie: Former GOP State Representative (16 years). Small business owner, The Snelling Company. President of the Taxpayers League of Minnesota.
• Matt Entenza: Former DFL State Representative (12 years) Four years as House Minority Leader. Founder of think tank Minnesota 2020. Attorney. Former Assistant Attorney General and former prosecutor, Hennepin County.

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Resources

• MPR's budget and shutdown coverage