More pieces of Minnesota's next budget are falling into place. They affect poultry farmers battling the bird flu, college students seeking a financial lift, the upkeep of public parks and much more.
Minnesota's legislative leaders are pointing to incremental progress in setting a new $40 billion-plus state budget, but they're keeping mostly quiet about what that looks like.
After debating for hours about who stands to gain the most, Minnesota House lawmakers have voted largely along party lines for a tax cut that aims for more than $2 billion in breaks soon and double that down the road.