budget cuts

The Sauk Rapids-Rice school district is expected to reduce its 2012 budget by about $760,000 dollars when the school board meets tonight. Superintendent Dan Bittman says the cuts are necessary because of a failed levy referendum.

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A prayer vigil will be held on the steps of the Cathedral of St. Mary Church in downtown St. Cloud tomorrow (Wednesday) night. The interfaith prayer vigil is intended to draw support for the disadvantaged, as state lawmakers consider budget cuts to some of those programs.

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You have one final chance to give your input, before the St. Cloud Area School Board makes their final cuts for the next school year. A public hearing is being held tonight (Monday) at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium at Apollo High School.

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The St. Cloud Area School District is taking suggestions on what programs and services they could possibly cut. You can give your input in one of two ways, by going online or by stopping by your child's school, and filling out a form.

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Gov. Mark Dayton says he is still holding out for a full solution to a projected $6.2 billion deficit as House Republicans push toward a vote on a $1 billion deficit-reduction bill.

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The St. Cloud Area School Board is beginning the tough task of cutting more money from the district's budget. The board is expected to approve the process for making those cuts during tomorrow (Thursday) night's meeting.

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Legislative Republicans pushing a $1 billion package of spending cuts have softened the long-term effect on cities and counties.

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Phase one of the proposed budget fix from Minnesota's legislative Republicans would replicate temporary spending cuts made under former Governor Tim Pawlenty.

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