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Minnesota State Shutdown’s Over With Dayton’s Signature On 12 Bills
Minnesota State Shutdown’s Over With Dayton’s Signature On 12 Bills
Minnesota State Shutdown’s Over With Dayton’s Signature On 12 Bills
We knew it was getting close, but it looks like we can officially say the shutdown for the state of Minnesota has reached its end.   It's over. Finally. Gov. Mark Dayton ceremoniously signed a dozen bills Wednesday morning that will turn the lights back on for Minnesota's government and close the door on a shutdown that was the longest in recent U.S. history. In the course of three minutes, he sig
The End Of Minnesota State Shutdown Appears Within Sight
The End Of Minnesota State Shutdown Appears Within Sight
The End Of Minnesota State Shutdown Appears Within Sight
The end of the shutdown seemed on the horizon late last week, then both sides met and things slowed down.  While there are seemingly some hard feelings from both sides it, looks like there is starting to be some progress in getting Minnesota back to work and having services restored.   A state government shutdown that put thousands of employees out of work, shuttered parks, halted road projects an
State Shutdown May Cause Some Bars & Liquor Stores To Run Out Of Liquor
State Shutdown May Cause Some Bars & Liquor Stores To Run Out Of Liquor
State Shutdown May Cause Some Bars & Liquor Stores To Run Out Of Liquor
An area you may not have thought would be impacted by the state shutdown is alcohol sales, but that is becoming a reality for hundreds of businesses across Minnesota.  Also taking a hit in the near future are cigarette sales because as certain vendors run out, they currently cannot get more to sell.  Not getting the taxes from alcohol and tobacco sales could cost the state millions of dollars.  Go
Countdown To Shutdown: Minnesota Lawmakers’ Budget Talks End With No Deal
Countdown To Shutdown: Minnesota Lawmakers’ Budget Talks End With No Deal
Countdown To Shutdown: Minnesota Lawmakers’ Budget Talks End With No Deal
Will there be a midnight hour deal that prevents this or do you think Minnesota will shut down?  This whole thing stinks of political posturing for the sake of posturing.  It seems they are playing chicken for each others egos rather than truly working together for the citizens who elected them to office. A Minnesota government shutdown became more likely Wednesday with each tick of the clock. Bud