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For 2nd Consecutive Year, Legislature Appears Unlikely to Pass Infrastructure Package
- Minnesota legislators did not finish a large portion of the $66 billion budget for the upcoming two-year period by the May 19 adjournment deadline, raising concerns about potential disruptions.
- Delays stem from complex negotiations marked by disagreements over tax increases and budget cuts, with some lawmakers skeptical about proposals structured by advisers.
- Key elements of the budget include a $115 million reduction in transportation funding over two years, an increase in the cannabis tax rate from 10% to 15%, an education budget exceeding $25 billion with updates to per-student funding formulas, and additional fees for electric vehicle owners to compensate for lost gas tax revenue.
- Rep. Greg Davids expressed skepticism about the current proposal, noting that his team spent several months developing their plan compared to just a few minutes of consideration from others, and he is confident their version is superior, even as state employees have begun receiving layoff notifications.
- The ongoing deadlock poses the threat of a limited government closure and the furlough of state workers, prompting legislators to finalize the budget within the week to prevent these consequences.
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How the Minnesota Legislature’s budget struggles stack up
In the prior legislative session, a governor and lawmaking majority of the same political party banded together to triumphantly enact their signature policy proposals. But this year, the Legislature was forced to debate spending cuts after the state budget office issued a pessimistic forecast. Lawmakers adjourned from their regularly scheduled legislative session without a budget deal. This scenario could describe Minnesota, but it is also what…
Special session looms as Minnesota lawmakers narrow remaining budget obstacles - Austin Daily Herald
By Clay Masters and Peter Cox Already behind schedule, Minnesota lawmakers aim to complete a new state budget this week and head off the possibility of a government shutdown a month from now. The final pieces of budget legislation are coming into focus. Once the last details are locked in, Gov. Tim Walz intends to call a special session. He told MPR News last week that he was aiming for Wednesday, but that could easily slip until later in the we…
Special session looms as Minnesota lawmakers narrow remaining budget obstacles
ST. PAUL — Already behind schedule, Minnesota lawmakers aim to complete a new state budget this week and head off the possibility of a government shutdown a month from now. The final pieces of budget legislation are coming into focus. Once the last details are locked in, Gov. Tim Walz intends to call a special session. He told MPR News last week that he was aiming for Wednesday, but that could easily slip until later in the week. The Legislature…
Special session looms as Minnesota lawmakers narrow remaining budget obstacles - Albert Lea Tribune
By Clay Masters and Peter Cox, Minnesota Public Radio News Already behind schedule, Minnesota lawmakers aim to complete a new state budget this week and head off the possibility of a government shutdown a month from now. The final pieces of budget legislation are coming into focus. Once the last details are locked in, Gov. Tim Walz intends to call a special session. He told MPR News last week that he was aiming for Wednesday, but that could easi…
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