In Minnesota sharp differences between Dem Gov. and Republican Legislature on Budget

From Eric Dondero:

After Wisconsin, neighboring Minnesota may be headed for a major showdown over the state budget. But this time it's a Democrat Governor going against a Republican-majority legislature.

From KSRO.com "Minn. deficit shrinks; Dayton drops income surtax":

The governor and the GOP-controlled Legislature are split on how to handle the shortfall, with Dayton pushing for new high-end income and property taxes and Republican leaders vowing to erase the deficit through spending cuts.

Republicans are expected to outline their budget plan by the end of March. They adamantly oppose Dayton's push to raise taxes and vowed to set a budget that spends no more than current projected tax collections.

"We're going to live within the 33-and-a-half billion that we now have to spend," said House Speaker Kurt Zellers, R-Maple Grove.

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