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UPDATE: Rep. O'Driscoll Reacts to Smaller State Budget Deficit [AUDIO]

Jim Maurice — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 15:29:43 +0000

Minnesota's projected budget deficit has shrunk to $627 million, which is down more than 40 percent from the last estimate. State lawmakers have just less than three months to figure out how to fix it.

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Minnesota Economic Forecast Kicks Off Budget Season

The Associated Press — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 11:54:31 +0000

Minnesota's budget picture sharpens Wednesday with a new economic forecast, but there's a big caveat. The forecast from state finance officials may be outdated by the end of the month, depending on what happens in Washington.

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UPDATE: Minnesota Budget Forecast Shows $323 Million Surplus

The Associated Press — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:22:15 +0000

Minnesota's lead budget official says a new prediction of a small surplus reflects state economic conditions that are "steady and consistent."

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Minnesota Budget Forecast Will Set Up Rest of Session

The Associated Press — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 10:28:46 +0000

Minnesota lawmakers and Gov. Mark Dayton find out Wednesday whether the state checkbook will hold on to a small positive balance or drops back into deficit.

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