- Democrats say Pawlenty siphoning office staff from other agencies
Gov. Tim Pawlenty has often used interagency agreements to pay some senior policy advisers. DFL leaders say he's gone too far, and they're proposing deep cuts in the governor's office budget.March 11, 2010 - Political ambition and the budget
Midmorning continues its series about the Minnesota budget shortfall with lawmakers who are running for governor. We will ask Representatives Tom Emmer and Paul Thissen where they stand on governor Pawlenty's budget priorities.Midmorning, March 11, 2010 - Beyond this year's $1 billion, a bigger state budget problem
Finance officials are projecting Minnesota will have a $5.8 billion budget deficit in the next two-year budget cycle. Factor in inflation and the problem grows to nearly $7 billion.March 3, 2010 - Sparring continues, even with better budget news
Gov. Pawlenty says the budget forecast released Tuesday, showing the state's deficit has gone down slightly, is good -- but warns the state's budget picture is still problematic.March 2, 2010 - Some hope for improvement in new budget forecast
Minnesota is currently facing a $1.2 billion budget deficit, but some are hoping the state's economy has bottomed out.March 2, 2010 - 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.Midday, March 1, 2010 - After recalling bonding bill, DFL reconsiders priorities
DFL Legislative leaders are using a procedural wrinkle to avoid a gubernatorial veto of the $1 billion dollar bonding bill.February 23, 2010 - Lawmakers looking at racetrack slot money as new revenue source
Several lawmakers say their plan for racetrack slot machines would raise cash for everything from early childhood classes to a new Vikings stadium.February 23, 2010 - Pawlenty to veto entire $1B construction bill
A $1 billion plan for state-backed construction projects is headed toward Gov. Tim Pawlenty's desk, though he warned in a letter Monday evening that he'll veto the entire bill.February 22, 2010 - Critics challenge Pawlenty's business tax cut plan
The budget plan Gov. Pawlenty released this week proposes a series of tax cuts which Pawlenty says will help improve the state's job climate -- and continues the decades-long debate over whether cutting taxes really does lead to more jobs.February 17, 2010 - Met Council says funding cuts should not affect riders
Gov. Tim Pawlenty's proposed budget fix includes cuts in transit funding, but the Met Coucil says the cuts should not effect riders.February 17, 2010 - LGA cuts force cities to tighten belts, again
Gov. Tim Pawlenty's proposed plan to balance the state's budget cuts $250 million in aid to cities and counties around the state, and city leaders are already working out details to determine what kind of things they'll need to do without.February 17, 2010 - Minneapolis prepares budget cuts in response to gov's plan
Minneapolis city officials say they will likely make pre-emptive budget cuts in response to Gov. Pawlenty's proposed supplemental budget. The governor's plan would cut state aid to Minneapolis by nearly $30 million.February 16, 2010 - A closer look at proposed health and welfare cuts
Legislators in charge of health and human services budget decisions discuss Gov. Pawlenty's budget-cutting proposals announced Monday.Midday, February 16, 2010 - DFLers blast Pawlenty's budget plan
Gov. Tim Pawlenty is proposing deep spending cuts as part of his plan to solve a $1.2 billion budget deficit. DFL leaders blasted the plan, claiming it doesn't really balance the budget.February 15, 2010
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