- Pawlenty: 'Extraordinary cases' among 35W victims could get extra
Gov. Tim Pawlenty is contemplating extra aid for the worst-hurt bridge collapse victims. The governor said some extra money could be set aside for a small number of "extraordinary cases" whose needs wouldn't be met under the $400,000 cap.March 17, 2008 - Sesquicentennial organizers look for state money
A Minnesota House committee on Monday heard a request to give the state's Sesquicentennial Commission money to help pay for the state's 150th birthday celebration.March 17, 2008 - Sesquicentennial fundraising lags
A legislative committee will discuss Monday whether to give more taxpayer money to the state's sesquicentennial commission.March 17, 2008 - Arne Carlson criticizes Pawlenty's budget fix
Former Gov. Arne Carlson returned to the state Capitol Thursday to offer some budget advice to legislators.March 13, 2008 - Senate committee passes $25 million bridge compensation fund
A plan to compensate victims of the 35W bridge collapse is on its way to the Minnesota Senate floor for a vote.March 10, 2008 - Lawmakers begin to pick at Pawlenty budget fix
DFL lawmakers are giving Gov. Pawlenty's budget proposal a thumbs down.March 10, 2008 - The reasons behind the deficit
Thursday's report that state government is facing tough times is a result of many Minnesotans also facing tough times. MPR's Tom Weber traces the connection between consumers and the state's budget.February 28, 2008 - $1 billion is bad enough -- deficit could get worse
The state's new budget forecast numbers are based on economic expectations that could easily fail to pan out -- and could lead to even more dire conditions.February 28, 2008 - Pawlenty orders state government hiring freeze
Gov. Tim Pawlenty has imposed a hiring freeze on most state agencies, due to concerns over the state's projected budget deficit.February 19, 2008 - Democrats promise fast start to session
DFL legislative leaders are promising a quick start to the 2008 session with hopes of passing legislation that will kick-start the economy.February 11, 2008 - State economist says budget gap likely to grow
A projected state government budget gap is likely to grow from the $373 million forecast back in November, because tax revenues are lagging due to the slumping economy, according to the state's top economist.January 30, 2008 - Special session talks continue, but Pawlenty keeps high bar
There's still hope for local government leaders and others who want to see the Legislature return to St. Paul for a summer special session. Gov. Tim Pawlenty, who has sole power to summon lawmakers back, kept the possibility in play Wednesday.June 13, 2007 - Pawlenty may veto tax bill
Gov. Pawlenty says he may veto one of the major bills that lawmakers passed in the final hours of the session Monday night. The governor has his eye on the tax bill, after lawmakers included a provision he opposes. But even if he vetoes the bill, it wouldn't necessarily force a special session.May 22, 2007 - In ugly finish, lawmakers hustle budget through
The Minnesota Legislature concluded its 2007 session with a chaotic last minute push to meet a midnight deadline for adjournment.May 21, 2007 - No deal on big issues, but outdoors amendment advances at Capitol
It could be a mad dash for lawmakers to finish their work on time if a budget agreement is reached. Both the House and Senate would have to pass six tax and spending bills that focus on everything from school funding to nursing homes to state agencies.May 20, 2007
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