BUDGET CUTS
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MINNESOTA POLITICS: Bonding bill split ... Local food conference ... GOP gov hopeful ... more 
Minnesota’s legislative leaders have agreed to a public works funding bill nearing $1 billion. But Gov. Tim Pawlenty wants to limit it to something closer to $725 million, a difference that could prove to be an interesting topic at budget meetings of the governor and legislative leaders.
By Don Davis , January 10, 2010
State budget pictures bleak as lawmakers head back to capitols
If you thought state budgets were in bad shape last year, just wait: 2010 promises to be brutal for lawmakers — many facing re-election — as they scramble to find enough money to keep their states running without raising taxes.
By Shannon McCaffrey , January 03, 2010
MINNESOTA POLITICS: Pawlenty fights judicial legislating
It is a conservative candidate’s dream: the chance to accuse a judge of taking over powers that should be left to legislators and governors.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, a probable 2012 Republican presidential candidate, enjoyed that opportunity when Judge Kathleen Gearin ruled that he violated the state constitution last summer in making budget cuts.
When he announced he will appeal, Pawlenty warned there now is a danger that the state budget “will be run out of the courthouse.”
By Don Davis , December 31, 2009
Minnesota judge rules against Pawlenty on budget cuts
A Minnesota judge has ordered the state to reinstate money for a food program that Gov. Tim Pawlenty cut from the budget, saying he acted unconstitutionally.
By Brian Bakst , December 30, 2009
Groups to protest Pawlenty’s budget cuts
Pawlenty a Scrooge? Gov. Pawlenty's proposed budget cuts will draw demonstrations today.
By Associated Press , December 22, 2009
Minnesota House tells court Pawlenty abused budget law
Lawyers for the Minnesota House spell out in a 34-page brief why they believe Gov. Tim Pawlenty misused a state law to enact budget cuts without legislative consent.
By Associated Press , November 20, 2009
Pawlenty's budget-cutting power lands in court
A district court judge is being asked to restore $5.3 million Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty cut from a food program for the poor.
By Associated Press , November 16, 2009
MINNESOTA POLITICS: Franken curbs humor ... Tax change questions ... Taxes, cuts eyed ... more
National news reporters are at least a little frustrated with new Minnesota Sen. Al Franken. First, he seldom displays the humor he used as a comedian. Second, he doesn’t talk to them.
By Don Davis , October 03, 2009
DFL keeps discussing unallotment as 2010 strategy
In coming months, Democrats are likely to drill home the word "unallotment" so all Minnesotans hear that Gov. Tim Pawlenty unilaterally cut the state budget, and Democrats will point out that occurred with support of other Republicans. It is the beginning of the 2010 election season.
By Don Davis , July 02, 2009
Pawlenty budget cuts largest ever for Minnesota
'Unallotment’ particularly hits local governments, health care, collegesbecomes state’s largest ever
Pawlenty’s cuts equal nearly $736 million, which along with a $1.8 billion delay in state payments to schools make up most of the $2.7 billion he needed to balance the state budget.
By Don Davis , June 16, 2009
Pawlenty to announce cuts to balance Minn. budget
Gov. Tim Pawlenty will unveil his plan to erase a $2.7 billion deficit on Tuesday.
By Associated Press , June 15, 2009
Hospitals: Budget cuts affect service
Sue Klabo said Minnesota hospitals like the one she leads face “grave” circumstances if state policymakers make deep health-care budget cuts.
By Scott Wente , April 22, 2009
EDUCATION: Situation 'really grim'
Crookston teachers gave back $70,000 in staff development money Tuesday, hoping the concession would save a teaching job. But, given recent news out of St. Paul, Superintendent Wayne Gilman said he can’t guarantee that happening. In fact, further cuts will be necessary if the rumblings in the Legislature play out.
By Ryan Bakken , March 17, 2009
County clerk's answer to budget woe staff cuts: Stop answering the phones
The El Paso County, Calif., clerk and recorder's office stopped answering telephones in three offices last month. The change was ordered by county clerk Bob Balink, who was forced to lay off 19 staffers late last year.
February 17, 2009
Minnesota chief justice pleads for funding courts at Moorhead forum
Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Eric Magnuson says he has serious concerns about how the courts are being affected by state budget problems.
January 26, 2009
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