BUDGET
Loud demonstrations join budget debate in Minnesota Capitol
By Don Davis Heather Falk fanned herself Saturday in the hot, muggy Minnesota Capitol building as legislators gradually worked toward finishing the state budget and adjourning for the year. The Cloqu...
Posted on 5/18/13 at 11:52 PM
Selective Recognition and the Greek Financial Crisis
Continuing from the last post, we look at the most recent example of bonafide financial turmoil: Greece. In Wednesday's article, I shared how when it comes to economic or political themes, people are...
Posted on 8/10/12 at 11:02 AM
1940: State Payroll Is Cut
The state payroll was cut in the last half of 1939....
Posted on 3/28/11 at 12:00 AM
Striving for high quality and excellence in education: The Frauentag Demonstrations in eastern Germany
It was a perfect day out in the small market square called Fischmarkt (Fish Market) in Erfurt, the state capital of Thuringia in central Germany. All was quiet for the entire day- that was until 3:0...
Posted on 3/9/11 at 6:51 AM
Speaking with Shar Knutson
The Minnesota Legislature got back to work today, with the focal point being the erasure of an estimated $1.2 billion deficit. At the same time, the Minnesota AFL-CIO is asking legislators to help get...
Posted on 2/4/10 at 9:23 AM
Council approves WREDC budget request
October 27, 2011
County talks budget, levy increases
Not-to-exceed levy must be set by Sept. 15WORTHINGTON — After a two-hour discussion Tuesday afternoon on the 2012 budget and levy, Nobles County commissioners are slightly closer to setting a not-to-exceed levy by their Sept. 15 deadline.
By Julie Buntjer , August 23, 2011
Obama, Congress reach a debt deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ending a perilous stalemate, President Barack Obama announced agreement Sunday night with Republican congressional leaders on a compromise to avoid the nation's first-ever financial default.July 31, 2011
Reform could bring GOP, Dayton together in 2012
ST. PAUL — Looking back, it is hard to see much other than disputes between Minnesota’s governor and legislative leaders. After all, they went 58 days beyond the Legislature’s constitutional deadline before agreeing on a budget in the wee hours of Wednesday morning, including 20 days when government was partially shut down.By Don Davis , July 22, 2011
Bonding bill deposits gifts around state
ST. PAUL - It’s Christmas in July for Minnesota colleges and other state-owned facilities.By Don Davis , July 20, 2011
Back to work for the state
ST. PAUL - Minnesota’s longest government shutdown is poised to end after state legislators Tuesday night rushed through a series of spending bills.
By Don Davis , July 19, 2011
Signs point to shutdown end as Capitol reopens
ST. PAUL - The Minnesota Capitol doors swung open to the public this morning for the first time since June 30, one of several signs that a state government shutdown could be nearing an end.By Don Davis , July 19, 2011
Capitol opens, first spending bills surface
ST. PAUL – Signs that the Minnesota government shutdown soon may end are surfacing, but work remains.By Don Davis , July 18, 2011
Minn. leaders slog to finish budget, end shutdown
ST. PAUL(AP) — A special session to end Minnesota's state government shutdown is still expected this week as Republican lawmakers and Gov. Mark Dayton continue slogging away at a two-year budget.July 18, 2011
Dayton, GOP reach agreement
ST. PAUL — Minnesota’s three top budget negotiators walked from the governor’s office Thursday evening to announce a state budget deal, frowning like their best friend just died.
By Don Davis , July 14, 2011
Dayton concedes to end shutdown
July 14, 2011
Dayton taking budget message around state
By Don Davis , July 11, 2011
Lawmakers bleak about shutdown
By Don Davis , July 06, 2011
Budget talks resume with little progress
By Don Davis , July 05, 2011
Editorial: Dreaded day has come
Heaven forbid the lack of a budget agreement affect our ability to buy booze!By Daily Globe , July 01, 2011
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