In a flurry of activity that stretched into the wee hours of the morning, the Legislature passed the remaining budget bills and a significant tax bill (see details in article below) and averted a potential state government shutdown. Additionally, both the House and the Senate voted to end the Governor’s . . .
Legislators missed their self-imposed May 28 deadline to agree on specific spending details for each of the omnibus budget bills. Legislative leaders insist that all the working groups are meeting and that they are close to reaching agreements in some of the budget areas, but very few details have emerged . . .
In last week’s legislative update, we made the analogy of a running race to describe the sluggish pace of legislative negotiations. This week, we turn to the sea. Imagine the state as a ship on a voyage to a successful conclusion and passage of a two-year state budget. To arrive . . .
Minnesota has now achieved the dubious record of the longest state shutdown in recent United States history. The Governor and GOP legislative leaders continue to trade comments on how it could be resolved but the two sides do not appear to have moved closer. Here’s a recap of today’s statements . . .
The Minnesota government shutdown is entering its second week. The Legislature and the Governor do not appear any closer to a budget resolution and as of now, there are no negotiations scheduled. . . .
This morning, Ramsey County District Court Judge Kathleen Gearin issued an order declaring that Local Government Aid must be paid regardless of a government shutdown. Judge Gearin's order on LGA was included in a broader court order directing what government functions should be funded in the event of a government . . .