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Minnesota's budget

Minnesota Public Radio coverage of the Minnesota budget negotiations.
  • No deal at Capitol
    The negotiations stopped early Saturday morning with Republicans and Democrats still holding out hope for an orderly and successful end of the session. But the optimism seen on Friday had clearly faded.May 19, 2007
  • House speaker: Talks stuck in "neutral"
    With time running out in the regular legislative session Gov. Tim Pawlenty and legislative leaders will continue their closed-door meetings Friday.May 18, 2007
  • Progress, but no deal yet at Capitol
    Gov. Tim Pawlenty and legislative leaders will continue budget negotiations Thursday after meeting late into Wednesday night. Lawmakers have until Monday to complete a two year budget and legislative leaders now say they're optimistic that they'll finish their work on time.May 17, 2007
  • DFL prepares budget without tax increase, less money for schools
    Gov. Pawlenty was not involved in the negotiations on the new budget bills, and Senate Republicans were concerned his absence is a recipe for more vetoes.May 16, 2007
  • In final days of session, Pawlenty is calling the shots
    Gov. Pawlenty has apparently put an end to property tax relief with a string of budget-bill vetoes. The Minnesota House and Senate try again on Wednesday with a second round of budget bills.May 15, 2007
  • More vetoes likely as DFL girds for fight
    Gov. Pawlenty has signed a bill that funds state agricultural and veterans programs. But the spirit of cooperation on display at the signing ceremony will likely be short-lived.May 4, 2007
  • Pawlenty wins showdown with Dems over public safety bill
    In a last-minute concession to Gov. Pawlenty, DFL leaders removed a provision that would have made it easier for people to sue insurance companies. The Republican governor had threatened to veto the entire $2 billion bill over the "good faith" provision.May 3, 2007
  • Gov. Tim Pawlenty
    The DFL-controlled Legislature is fashioning budget proposals that increase funding for education and health care, but may also increase taxes for higher income Minnesotans. Gov. Tim Pawlenty says he'll oppose any tax increase. The governor talks about budget politics and what he's observed on the campaign trail with John McCain.Midmorning, May 1, 2007
  • Final negotiations ahead at the Capitol
    With three weeks to go in the legislative session at the state Capitol, lawmakers still have some final considerations before they send bills to Gov. Pawlenty.April 30, 2007
  • House DFLers unveil tax bill
    The bill increases taxes on Minnesota's highest earners and uses the money to give homeowners a property tax break. The governor has made no secret of his plans to veto a tax increase.April 23, 2007
  • Potential power struggle at the Capitol
    Members of the Minnesota House Taxes Committee are set to take up the tax bill, and conference committees will meet in the House and Senate to discuss spending bills. Meanwhile, Gov. Pawlenty is threatening to use his veto power.April 23, 2007
  • House gets down to business on budget
    The fight over the state budget is taking center stage in the Minnesota House.April 18, 2007
  • Vets' programs get boost in House bill
    A bill would provide additional support for veterans, including suicide prevention and counseling. It would also provide scholarships for the children and spouses of those killed or disabled in action.April 17, 2007
  • Budget negotiations begin
    State lawmakers return to the Capitol after a long Passover/Easter break. The DFL-controlled House is set to start taking up budget bills this week, bills that are already the target of veto threats by Gov. Tim Pawlenty.April 10, 2007
  • Stalemate at the Capitol
    Two former Minnesota politicians will be Gary Eichten's guests to offer some perspective on the divergent views that are clashing at the state capitol between the Republican governor and the DFL Legislature.Midday, April 6, 2007
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