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Capitol View®

Reporting on State Politics and Government

Dayton objects to lawmakers’ budget deal

Gov. Dayton says the plan agreed to by House and Senate leaders doesn't spend enough on schools, and that he wants funding for half day pre-K for all four-year-olds in the state.
by Tom Scheck

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Legislative leaders reach budget deal, Dayton reviewing it

Legislative leaders reach budget deal, Dayton reviewing it

House Speaker Kurt Daudt said he’s counting an increase in nursing home funding as one of his wins, and the GOP plan to eliminate MinnesotaCare will not happen. Senate Majority Tom Bakk said there will be significant new money for K-12 and higher education.
by Tim Pugmire

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Lawmakers prepare for long weekend

Late night conference committee meetings and logistical concerns about printing and distributing big bills are facing lawmakers as they head into the last weekend of the 2015 session.
by Tim Pugmire

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Negotiators approve targets for some budget areas

The governor and legislative leaders have agreed to spending amounts for public safety and higher education. Conference committees still have to work out details of the legislation.
by Tim Pugmire

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Budget talks reconvene behind closed doors

DFL Senate Majority Leader Tom Bakk said negotiators have made headway on one issue: public safety.
by Catharine Richert

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Daudt says budget talks have a ways to go

DFL Gov. Mark Dayton and legislative leaders inched closer to a budget agreement Wednesday night, but they still don't have a deal with just five days left in the 2015 session.
by Tim Pugmire

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