Does Minnesota need a law discouraging state government shutdowns?

A bill in the Legislature is intended to discourage state government from shutting down as it did last summer. The bill would require mediation before a shutdown and stop legislators from being paid while the government is closed. Today's Question: Does Minnesota need a law discouraging state government shutdowns?

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