Politics & Government
Shutdown Central: Minnesota Moves Forward After Shutdown, Special Session
A budget deal was passed to end the shutdown, now what does it mean for citizens?
As of midnight, legislators have passed six of 12 budget bills, with several more passed or being debated on one of the floors.
A special session was declared to begin at 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 19. Progress on the chamber floors did not begin until 7 p.m.
Legislators are expected to pass all of the department bills negotiated between Gov. Mark Dayton and Republican leadership.
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A House of Representatives website is publishing finance bills that have been agreed upon as they become available.
The state government shut down officially at the stroke of midnight June 30, closing nearly all departments of the state government for business.
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Follow the latest shutdown developments related to the Mendota Heights area:
Aug. 2: Hansen: Infrastructure Bonding Bill Promising for Economic Growth
Aug. 2: Links: Other News About the Minnesota Budget Deal (Updated)
July 28: New State Budget Will Impact Dakota County Homeowner Property Taxes
July 28: UPDATED: First of Two Lexington-Riverside Elevators Reopen
July 21: Minnesota Budget Bills Signed
July 20: Post-Midnight Special Session Update: Eight Bills Sent to Governor, and They're Still Going
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