What to expect in Gov. Dayton's first State of the State address

Mark Dayton
Gov. Mark Dayton gives his inaugural address at the Landmark Center in St. Paul on Jan. 3, 2011.
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Gov. Mark Dayton is set to deliver his first State of the State message this week.

The DFL governor will address the Republican-controled House and Senate at noon Wednesday. The speech is the big highlight of another busy week at the Capitol. The House will likely vote on an alternative teacher licensure bill and other key bills. House and Senate negotiators will also try to iron out the differences in their "Phase One" budget bills. Tim Pugmire talks with MPR's Phil Picardi about the week ahead.

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