Talks resume for budget deal in Minnesota

ibtimes.com     May 13, 2008            

By MARTIGA LOHN and BRIAN BAKST Next Politics & Policy Article ST. PAUL (AP) - Top legislative Democrats and Gov. Tim Pawlenty headed into a fresh round of budget talks Tuesday with renewed optimism for negotiating an end to the session. "We're going to try to bring this to a head here today,"... [read full story]                    

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Gov., Leaders Resume Then Recess Budget Talks

wcco.com     May 12, 2008          

Gov. Tim Pawlenty has held more budget negotiations with legislative leaders. ... A spokesman for the governor says the talks began at 5:15 p.m. and recessed before 7 p.m. He says Revenue Commissioner Ward Einess will be meeting with the legislative tax committee chairs...                    

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Governor, legislative leaders resume, recess budget talks

kare11.com     May 12, 2008          

Gov. Tim Pawlenty has held more budget negotiations with legislative leaders. ... A spokesman for the governor says the talks began at 5:15 p.m. and recessed before 7 p.m. He says Revenue Commissioner Ward Einess will be meeting with the legislative tax committee chairs...                    

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Governor and legislative leaders resume budget negotiations

kare11.com     May 12, 2008          

Gov. Tim Pawlenty has resumed budget negotiations with legislative leaders. ... A spokesman for the governor says the talks began at 5:15 p.m. Job one is to patch an anticipated 935 million dollar budget deficit. Lawmakers are intent on avoiding cuts to schools, nursing...                    

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Gov.: Property Tax Cap Key To Budget Deal

wcco.com     May 12, 2008          

Gov. Tim Pawlenty held more budget negotiations with legislative leaders Sunday, saying getting a property tax cap that would reduce projected increases by at least $100 million a year remains the key to an overall agreement. ... Talks between the GOP governor and the...                    

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Governor calls property tax cap key to deal

startribune.com     May 12, 2008          

Gov. Tim Pawlenty held more budget negotiations with legislative leaders Sunday, saying getting a property tax cap that would reduce projected increases by at least $100 million a year remains the key to an overall agreement. And he threatened to oppose the Central...                    

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DFL Delays Final Bills As Budget Talks Continue

wcco.com     May 12, 2008          

Democratic legislative leaders are holding back on a plan to push budget and tax bills through both chambers as talks with Governor Tim Pawlenty continue. ... The Republican governor says he asked the top Democrats not to move forward with the bills so negotiations could...                    

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Capitol talks intensify over budget, light rail

startribune.com     May 12, 2008          

Pawlenty calls on legislative leaders to put the brakes on passing bills and focus on budget negotiations. They say they'll be flexible, for now. ... Pawlenty calls on legislative leaders to put the brakes on passing bills and focus on budget negotiations. More from...                    

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Budget deadlock takes center stage as session enters final week

kare11.com     May 12, 2008          

Top legislative Democrats held back Monday on their plan to push budget and tax ... bills through the House and Senate without an agreement with Gov. Tim Pawlenty, as they examined his proposal for a property tax cap. DFL House Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher said the...                    

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Hints of an agreement have Capitol on standby

startribune.com     May 13, 2008          

Action on major budget bills was interrupted as legislative leaders and Pawlenty's administration bargained for an overall deal to end the session. ... Action on bills that could change Minnesotans' taxes and alter programs they depend upon came to a halt Monday amid...                    

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State Budget Talks Still In Limbo

wcco.com     May 13, 2008          

The Minnesota Legislature is creeping toward the finish line, but there's still no deal on a budget package that would erase a $935 million deficit, slow the rise of property taxes and get schools a few extra dollars. ... House Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher says tax...                    

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