- Tax debate already beginning at Capitol
Minnesota lawmakers will consider major changes in state tax policy next year as they try to solve a multi-billion dollar budget deficit.December 1, 2008 - Minnesota government revenue dips in October
A monthly revenue update from state budget officials shows that individual income taxes, corporate taxes and sales taxes were all lower than projected.November 11, 2008 - Public defenders moonlight to pay off school debt
Many public defenders work side jobs because their salaries aren't high enough to pay off law school debt.November 9, 2008 - State's revenue edges up in quarter
A new state estimate of quarterly revenue shows the state brought in slightly more money than expected.October 10, 2008 - Pawlenty predicts better budget news
Gov. Tim Pawlenty says a state economic update scheduled for release tomorrow will be an improvement over the $1 billion shortfall that was predicted in February.July 10, 2008 - Some Minnesota cities don't like their 'LGA surprise'
At the end of this year's legislative session, Minnesota cities were happy when they were told they'd get a big increase in local government aid. Now, some cities are surprised to learn they won't be getting the state aid dollars they expected.June 23, 2008 - Locals wary of property tax cap
The Legislature has passed a measure to hold down property taxes, but some worry the cap will come at the expense of local control, road maintenance and health care programs.May 19, 2008 - Democrats delay final bills as budget talks continue
The governor and DFL leaders met behind closed doors again this morning to discuss the best way to erase the state's $935 million projected budget deficit.May 12, 2008 - Working weekend for Pawlenty, lawmakers on budget
Ample differences remain between the Democratic-led Legislature and Republican Gov. Tim Pawlenty over a budget deal. The top lawmakers from both parties will sit down with the governor this weekend to try to reach agreement.May 2, 2008 - Pawlenty: Latest budget offer is 'pathway' to a deal
Gov. Pawlenty's latest budget offer calls for funding the Central Corridor light rail line, but only if lawmakers meet several conditions.April 30, 2008 - Courting disaster: Courts feel budget pinch
People who work in Minnesota's judicial system say they can't absorb any more budget cuts.April 13, 2008 - Pawlenty's LRT veto -- good negotiating strategy?
Some say Gov. Tim Pawlenty's veto of funding for the Central Corridor project may force Democrats to negotiate on the state budget, and that could help bring the legislative session to a smooth end.April 11, 2008 - Smoking shacks to protect smokers from the weather
The Minnesota House voted to include funding for smoking shacks to protect smokers outside of bars and restaurants from frigid temperatures.April 4, 2008 - House and Senate work late to pass budget bills
Lawmakers in the Minnesota House and Senate debated late into the morning to pass two separtate bills to erase the state's $935 million projected budget deficit. But Governor Pawlenty says both bills are unacceptable.April 4, 2008 - House Democrats rely on reserves for budget fix
Democrats in the Minnesota House are proposing a budget fix that relies heavily on the state's rainy day funds.March 25, 2008
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