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July 9, 2001 - A new poll shows Minnesotans are disappointed it took the state Legislature extra time to complete a new, 27 billion dollar budget. The survey, commissioned by Minnesota Public Radio and the St. Paul Pioneer Press, indicates two-thirds of respondents rate the Legislature's performance either poor or only fair. The poll does show support for sweeping property tax cuts, but more than half of respondents felt too little was spent on K-12 education. Minnesota Public Radio's Michael Khoo has more.
July 2, 2001 -
July 2, 2001 -
July 2, 2001 - The Minnesota Legislature wrapped up a new two-year budget early this morning hours before a partial government shutdown would have begun. Lawmakers approved the final three spending bills and a bonding bill for long-term investments. Later today (SATURDAY), Governor Jesse Ventura is scheduled to sign the various spending items along with a tax bill passed earlier in the week. Minnesota Public Radio's Michael Khoo reports.