- Pawlenty says talks have begun for tax reciprocity deal
Gov. Tim Pawlenty confirmed Friday that talks have begun between Minnesota and Wisconsin in settling a bill over a decades-old tax pact.July 10, 2009 - Businesses stung as Pawlenty delays equipment tax refunds
Gov. Tim Pawlenty has argued recently that manufacturers should be exempt from paying sales tax on major equipment purchases. Now, as part of his $2.7 billion deficit fix, he's going to hang on to their cash longer.July 6, 2009 - Wisconsin officials yet to agree to Pawlenty's tax reciprocity request
One piece of Gov. Pawlenty's unallotment plan relies on Wisconsin agreeing to a faster payback of income tax revenue owed to Minnesota, but Wisconsin officials have not yet responded to the request.June 30, 2009 - Pay freeze approved for state employees
A two-year pay freeze for Minnesota state workers has cleared its last hurdle, with action today by a legislative commission. The pay freeze goes into effect on Wednesday.June 29, 2009 - Chief justice: Budget cuts could have been worse, but still hurt
Minnesota Chief Justice Eric Magnuson says the state of the judiciary right now is "OK." Magnuson says legislative budget cuts could have been much worse.June 26, 2009 - Advocates say budget cuts target most vulnerable
Homeless advocates say Gov. Tim Pawlenty's plan for unallotment will hit their clients particularly hard.June 25, 2009 - U of M regents approve job cuts, alcohol ban
The University of Minnesota's governing body today approved a budget that will eliminate jobs on campus and hike tuition for students.June 24, 2009 - Low-income renters worry about Pawlenty's credit cut
Gov. Tim Pawlenty's plan to cut the state renters' credit has some tenants worried about how they will make ends meet.June 22, 2009 - DFL leaders call Pawlenty's unallotment a 'misuse of power'
DFL leaders in the Minnesota House and Senate say Gov. Tim Pawlenty's proposed unilateral budget cuts are a misuse of power and will add too many people to the unemployment line.June 18, 2009 - Pawlenty's unallotment plan draws concern from lawmakers
State lawmakers and interest groups are reacting to Gov. Pawlenty's plan to balance the budget on his own.June 17, 2009 - Gov. Tim Pawlenty's unallotment news conference
Gov. Tim Pawlenty held a news conference where he released his unallotment plan to balance Minnesota's budget.June 16, 2009 - Smaller cuts still a problem for educators
Education officials admit Gov. Tim Pawlenty's cuts to their budgets could have been much worse, but they say the governor's steps will still bring negative consequences.June 16, 2009 - Unallotment: Reaction to Gov. Pawlenty's budget cuts
In an effort to close the state's budget gap, Gov. Pawlenty has announced his intentions to cut $300 million in local government aid and $236 in health and human services spending, as part of a total of $2.7 billion in cuts.Midmorning, June 16, 2009 - Local governments, human services take brunt of budget cuts
Gov. Tim Pawlenty has released his plan to erase a $2.7 billion budget deficit, with local governments and state subsidized health care programs taking significant hits.June 16, 2009 - Pawlenty set to release his list of budget cuts
Gov. Pawlenty will announce Tuesday afternoon exactly where he intends to cut spending to balance the state's budget.June 15, 2009
Photo by AFP/Getty Images
Services
Sponsors
In The Spotlight
-
The Current Music Blog
Your daily note for good music, news and pop culture. With attempted jokes.
- Become a Member
- Member Connect Accounts
- Leadership Circle
- Sustaining Members
- Member Discounts
- Become a Sponsor
- Tax Information
- Planned Giving
- Vehicle Donation
- Donate Stock
Minnesota Public Radio ©2023 All rights reserved