Capitol committees to scrutinize Dayton budget this week

Gov. Mark Dayton presents his budget proposal.
Gov. Mark Dayton answers questions after presenting his two-year budget proposal which tops $40 billion, Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015, in St. Paul, Minn.
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State lawmakers will spend much of their time this week digging into the details of DFL Gov. Mark Dayton's budget proposal.

Dayton unveiled a two-year, $42 billion general fund spending blueprint last Tuesday.

Now, House and Senate committees will hold a series of hearings on specific sections of the governor's plan.

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Minnesota Public Radio News reporter Tim Pugmire, who covers the Capitol.