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With just two weeks left in the legislative session, conference-committee negotiations will heat up on several key budget bills.  

But most of the big differences between those House and Senate bills won't be resolved until DFL leaders can strike a deal with Gov. Mark Dayton on a big picture tax and spending plan. Another minimum wage vote is expected this week too, and lawmakers could finally be ready to take up the bill to legalize same-sex marriage.  

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with one of Minnesota Public Radio's Capitol reporters, Tim Pugmire, about the week ahead for state lawmakers.

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With just two weeks left in the legislative session, conference-committee negotiations will heat up on several key budget bills. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with one of Minnesota Public Radio's Capitol reporters, Tim Pugmire, about the week ahead for state lawmakers.

With just two weeks left in the legislative session, conference-committee negotiations will heat up on several key budget bills.  But most of the big differences between those House and Senate bills won't be resolved until DFL leaders can strike a deal with Gov. Mark Dayton on a big picture tax and spending plan. Another minimum wage vote is expected this week too, and lawmakers could finally be ready to take up the bill to legalize same-sex marriage.  MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with one of Minnesota Public Radio's Capitol reporters, Tim Pugmire, about the week ahead for state lawmakers.

Budget talks to highlight the Capitol agenda

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