Budget double trouble

Arne Carlson
Former Governor Arne Carlson, R-Minnesota.
MPR Photo/Curtis Gilbert

State government leaders are facing a budget double-whammy.

Spending cuts may have to come sooner than expected because of a shortfall in the current two-year state budget, in addition to an expected multi-billion dollar deficit for the next biennium.

Former governor Arne Carlson discusses the situation and possible fixes.

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