BUDGET
Capitol, floods, veterans, disaster bills end 2013 legislative session
By Don Davis The Minnesota Legislature ended a historic 2013 session seconds before midnight Monday after voting to renovate the state Capitol building, help communities fight floods, give veterans...
Posted on 5/21/13 at 1:16 AM
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
Shutdown chances increase as budget talks break up late
ST. PAUL — A Minnesota government shutdown became more likely Wednesday with each tick of the clock.By Don Davis , June 29, 2011
Dayton: ‘Time is growing short’
By Don Davis , June 28, 2011
Minnesota state park guests get walks in before budget deadline
The possible Minnesota government shutdown has already affected the vacation plans of Lonny and Crystal Koepke of St. Cloud, Minn. They were taking their son and daughter for a short hike through Jay Cooke State Park near Duluth on Monday.June 28, 2011
Minnesota budget talks back on
Shutdown looms this FridayST. PAUL — Minnesota’s top politicians resume talks today after Gov. Mark Dayton refused a chance to offer hope that state government will remain open when the budget runs out Friday.
By Don Davis , June 27, 2011
Minnesota budget talks mysteriously break off
ST. PAUL — Minnesota budget talks mysteriously ended Sunday afternoon, and negotiators refused to say why they broke off as the state faces a potential Friday government shutdown.By Don Davis , June 26, 2011
‘A very constructive day’ in budget talks
By Don Davis , June 24, 2011
Shutdown funding hearing begins
ST. PAUL -- A judge left no doubt today that if she allows the state to spend money without a budget, the authority will be limited and only granted because she has no other choice.By Don Davis , June 23, 2011
Editorial: Stop wasting time
Marty Rickers, executive director at Worthington’s Client Community Services Inc., had an interesting story to share Tuesday.By Daily Globe , June 23, 2011
No budget negotiations happening
ST. PAUL — Ten days remain before the state budget runs dry, but no high-level budget talks have occurred since Thursday.
By Don Davis , June 20, 2011
Dayton declares budget talks at impasse
By Don Davis , June 16, 2011
Commissioners told to prepare for shutdown
ST. PAUL -- Minnesota state commissioners received marching orders this morning to prepare for a state government shutdown on July 1.By Don Davis , May 25, 2011
Update: Dayton vetoes GOP budget, blames right wing
By Don Davis , May 24, 2011
Lawmakers adjourn without budget
By Don Davis , May 23, 2011
Talks and more talks do not equal budget progress
By Don Davis , May 22, 2011
Things not going well in the Capitol
By Don Davis , May 18, 2011
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