This week at the state Capitol: the House and Senate ready their versions of the budget

The Minnesota House and Senate will prepare their versions of a full state budget by the end of this week, before leaving on a weeklong break. Votes are expected later in April.

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer checked in with MPR News political reporter Brian Bakst for the latest on budget bills and other legislative topics.

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