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Court's ruling makes state budget picture more complicated

A closer look at Gov. Pawlenty's unallotment cuts

Explainer: What is unallotment anyway?

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Tom Scheck

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The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled 4-3 Wednesday that Gov. Tim Pawlenty overstepped his authority when he made unilateral cuts last year to balance the state's budget. Legislative leaders from both parties react to the ruling, and what it means for the state budget deficit.

Legislative leaders respond to unallotment ruling

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