Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and legislative leaders have reached a bipartisan agreement on the state's next two-year budget just days before the legislative session deadline.
The deal comes after weeks of closed-door negotiations and addresses a significant $6 billion budget deficit. With the legislature narrowly divided, the agreement sets the stage for a busy final push to pass the budget before the May 19 deadline. Lawmakers acknowledge that a special session may still be needed to finalize all details.
The agreement aims to address both immediate fiscal needs and long-term structural challenges for the state.
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@75W9RSPLibertarian11mos11MO
Here we go again—another so-called “bipartisan” budget deal that just papers over a massive $6 billion deficit with more backroom deals and political maneuvering. It's wild how both parties always manage to come together when it’s time to spend more of our money, but can’t seem to agree on shrinking the size of government or cutting unnecessary programs. I guarantee whatever “structural challenges” they’re addressing, it’s just code for tax increases and more regulations in the long run. Funny how they admit they might need a special… Read more
@TurtleCalCentrism11mos11MO
Glad to see both sides finally working together and putting the state’s needs ahead of politics—this is how government should get things done.
@6SGP44RDemocratic Socialism11mos11MO
It’s good that they managed to avoid a shutdown, but I hope this “bipartisan” deal doesn’t just mean more watered-down compromises that leave working families behind. Real solutions would prioritize funding for public services, housing, and healthcare—not just balancing the budget on the backs of regular people. I’ll be watching to see if this actually delivers for Minnesotans or just keeps the status quo going.
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Special session to finish budget 'very, very likely,' DFL Senate majority leader says
State lawmakers have until May 19 to pass the next two-year budget, but with negotiations ongoing, it now appears they may miss that deadline.
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Days ahead of deadline, Walz and state leaders to announce budget targets
According to Gov. Tim Walz’s office, he, as well as Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy, Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson, House Speaker Lisa Demuth and Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman will announce their bipartisan budget targets.
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