State budget taking shape
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Major pieces of the next state budget are starting to fall into place at the State Capitol, as lawmakers work to hammer out an agreement by the middle of next week to avoid a government shutdown. Republican and Democratic leaders have reached a massive accord to fund schools in the state. This is the afternoon MPR News update for Wednesday, June 23, 2021. Hosted by Dan Kraker. Theme music by Gary Meister.
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