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Monthly Archives: June 2011
A balanced approach to state budget winning hearts, minds and positive editorials
The Governor and legislature are at loggerheads over fixing the state budget. Public opinion, however, clearly favors a balanced approach that preserves critical education services, public safety and health care with a mix of new revenue and spending cuts. In a recent Minnesota … Continue reading
Posted in Action Opportunity, Budget Proposals, Taxes
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A tale of two visions: Mass transit
The visions presented by Governor Dayton and legislature for mass transit in Minnesota could not be more different. The legislature cuts general fund support for transportation by $118 million, or 65 percent, with nearly all of these cuts falling on transit services … Continue reading
Posted in Budget Proposals, Transportation
Tagged bus, mass transit, metro transit, rail, Transportation
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A tale of two visions: K-12 education
This week, we’re taking a look at the two visions that have been laid out for how to meet the state’s needs as Minnesota slowly emerges from a recession, comparing Governor Dayton’s budget (as presented in March) and the legislature’s budget (articulated in … Continue reading
Posted in Budget Proposals, Education
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