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Cathy Wurzer and Tim Pugmire

Governor and top lawmakers to jockey over the budget

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State lawmakers have just two weeks left in the legislative session, and there's still no sign of an agreement to erase a projected $5 billion budget deficit. DFL Governor Mark Dayton and Republican House and Senate leaders remain at odds over taxes, spending cuts, and even the process they'll follow to negotiate a final budget deal.

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Minnesota Public Radio News reporter Tim Pugmire who's keeping track of the action at the Capitol.