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 on Tuesday. The nearly $50 billion plan highlights his priorities: raising the gas tax, cutting taxes for low-income Minnesotans and spending more money for health care, schools and roads. 

Republicans say they are concerned about raising the gas tax:

And they say that the governor is trying to fund too many priorities:


MPR News host Angela Davis spoke with two guests about the new budget proposal. House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler,  DFL-Golden Valley, and Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka, R-Nisswa, will discuss their reaction to the budget, its likely reception and whether this is an early indication of friction between Walz and Republican leadership.

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On Tuesday, DFL Gov. Tim Walz released his state budget proposal for the coming two years, and Republicans immediately voiced objections. In a tweet Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka, R-Nisswa, called the plan, "One Expensive Minnesota" — a play on the governor's campaign pledge of "One Minnesota."

On Tuesday, DFL Gov. Tim Walz released his state budget proposal for the coming two years, and Republicans immediately voiced objections. In a tweet Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka, R-Nisswa, called the plan, "One Expensive Minnesota" -- a play on the governor's campaign pledge of "One Minnesota."

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