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Minnesota Public Radio coverage of the Minnesota budget negotiations.
  • Away from the Capitol, frustration with lawmakers evident
    This unscientific sample of Minnesotans at the Mall of America found different approaches to dealing with the budget shortfall, but unanimous discontent that the governor and lawmakers are having such a hard time getting their jobs done.May 14, 2010
  • Midday at the Capitol continues
    In Midday's second hour broadcasting from the Capitol rotunda, Gary Eichten and Mike Mulcahy will continue interviewing key DFLers and Republicans as they try to wrap up the many issues facing the Legislature before the session deadline on Sunday night.Midday, May 14, 2010
  • Midday: Live at the Capitol
    Gary Eichten and MPR's political editor Mike Mulcahy will speak live from the Capitol rotunda with dozens of influential legislators. They will be in the midst of trying to hammer out a solution to the state's budget crisis before the session deadline at midnight on Sunday.Midday, May 14, 2010
  • Minnesota isn't alone when it comes to budget crises
    With a $3 billion deficit, Minnesota faces a budget predicament common among the nation's states.May 13, 2010
  • Pawlenty strikes down Minn. health care bill
    Gov. Tim Pawlenty on Thursday vetoed a Health and Human Services spending bill, saying it had too many cost increases.May 13, 2010
  • Lawmakers hammer out details, but no budget deal yet
    Gov. Pawlenty and Legislative leaders don't have a budget deal yet, but they could be setting up the framework for a solution. Pawlenty insists he won't support a tax increase so Democrats are saying he needs to give up something in return.May 13, 2010
  • Former Gov. Arne Carlson: Pawlenty lacks leadership
    Former Republican governor Arne Carlson railed against Gov. Tim Pawlenty's handling of the state's budget crisis in remarks made Wednesday.May 12, 2010
  • Few new ideas on budget as deadline nears
    With less than five days remaining in the legislative session, few new ideas emerged today at the State Capitol on how to solve a nearly $3 billion budget deficit.May 12, 2010
  • Votes planned on health and welfare bill today despite veto threat
    The Minnesota House and Senate planned to vote Wednesday on a new Health and Human Services bill that cuts $114 million from the budget in 2011.May 12, 2010
  • Former Gov. Quie reflects on budget negotiations
    MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with former Minn. Gov. Al Quie on Wednesday about the budget problems he dealt with in the '80s and about his take on the current negotiations. Below is an edited transcript of their conversation.May 12, 2010
  • Budget talks edge forward as end of session nears
    After several closed-door meetings with Gov. Tim Pawlenty at the Capitol on Tuesday, Democrats and Republicans will continue negotiations today to solve the state's nearly $3 billion budget problem.May 12, 2010
  • Pawlenty, lawmakers meeting again on budget
    DFL and Republican legislative leaders were meeting with Gov. Tim Pawlenty for a second time Tuesday to discuss possible solutions to the state's nearly $3 billion budget deficit.May 11, 2010
  • Pawlenty vetoes state budget bill as session erodes
    Gov. Tim Pawlenty vetoed the state budget bill Tuesday, as the showdown between the DFL-controlled Legislature and the Republican governor continues.May 11, 2010
  • Pawlenty vetoes teacher insurance bill
    Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty has vetoed a bill that would have created a statewide health insurance pool for school employees and teachers.May 10, 2010
  • Senate, House pass budget bill; veto looms
    With just one week left in the session, state legislators on Monday took a first step toward solving a budget deficit created when the state Supreme Court ruled against the unilateral cuts Gov. Tim Pawlenty made last year.May 10, 2010
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