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A comparison between Minnesota and Illinois budget proposals misses the mark.
State budget officials said Friday that the surplus has grown by $832 million in large part because of higher revenues and lower than expected spending.
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The two-term Democrat fought against proposals that would have created Internet "fast lanes."
Governor signs bill that delays commissioner raises
The House and Senate passed a $15 million stopgap spending bill that also delays pay increases for state commissioners until July 1. Gov. Dayton will have one day to grant the raises, then the power goes back to the Legislature.
Teacher tenure bill delayed by cost estimate
Republicans in the Minnesota House have delayed a planned vote on a teacher tenure and licensing bill, after learning that the proposed policy changes would have some unexpected costs.
A GOP bill set for debate Thursday would require public school districts to stress teacher performance over seniority when writing local policies for layoffs and other staffing moves.
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Pay raise deal ready for final votes
The Minnesota House and Senate will take final action Thursday on legislation to delay DFL Gov. Mark Dayton’s big raises for commissioners until July 1.