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Why the 2015 legislative session failed (again)
An archaic and broken budget process, entrenched special interests, and disparate electoral incentives doomed the session before it began.
Squaring the budget circle
From a nonpartisan perspective, the parties differ over two concepts: what is a surplus and what is an investment.
GOP budget $2.5B lower than Dayton’s
After House leaders released their budget, Minority Leader Paul Thissen said the DFL will be on alert for use of ‘gimmicks’ or ‘shifts.'
Dayton plan sets up budget negotiations
Governor’s proposal to spend the $1.9 billion surplus faces resistance from the GOP.
Surplus is $1.9 billion: Now what?
Lawmakers spent week digesting economic forecast data and planning strategies for the looming budget battle.
Three-way fight over state’s budget
Gov. Dayton's budget proposal shares few themes with the DFL Senate, let alone GOP House.
Courts face tough slog at Capitol
Intense competition for budget dollars could make for a disappointing session for the judicial branch, which is seeking a 7.5 percent funding increase — or an additional $45 million — mostly to pay for raises for court personnel after five consecutive years of salary freezes.
Issues to watch in 2015
Deciding just how to spend — or, indeed, whether to spend — the largest projected surplus since 2007 ought to be complex enough to occupy state politicos’ time for the next five months.
Leaders approach surplus with caution
The $1 billion surplus is a ‘small cushion’ as the projected $42 billion 2016-17 budget looms ahead.
Winkler left mark on Session ’14
The 38-year-old Golden Valley representative has emerged as one of the DFL's most outspoken progressives.
Schultz: What to do with the budget surplus: spend or save?
What to do with the budget surplus is shaping up to be the most contentious issue of the 2014 Minnesota legislative session.
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