Lawmakers just wrapped a difficult special session. They could be back soon to address federal cuts.

Rep. Spencer Igo: complete state budget approved during special session

The Minnesota House finalized the state’s full two-year budget during a special session on Monday. Rep. Spencer Igo (R—Wabana Township) highlighted that the negotiation process was marked by bipartisan cooperation which produced bills with provisions desired by both parties.

Here's what did and did not pass at the Minnesota Legislature this year AlphaNews.org

Share This StoryThe Minnesota Legislature just wrapped up one of the most contentious and unpredictable legislative sessions in state history. Throughout the last several months, the legislature has endured shifting majorities in both the Senate and the House of Representatives, two senators facing criminal charges, a legal dispute over what constitutes a House quorum, and an unprecedented multi-week boycott by the House DFL. After much of the i…

Lawmakers just wrapped a difficult special session. They could be back soon to address federal cuts.

“I’m concerned about the federal government’s budgetary actions and I wouldn’t be surprised if we’re back here this fall,” Minnesota House DFL Leader Melissa Hortman said.

MSGA: Special session yields policy wins, missed opportunities

Crafting and passing a bipartisan budget with narrow margins in the Legislature isn’t for the faint of heart. It wasn’t always pretty, but the Minnesota Legislature managed to do just that, holding a special session June 9-10 to sign off on a state budget, a few weeks after the session formally adjourned. Lawmakers had their work cut out for them during a 21-hour special session, debating and passing 14 key bills before the deadline to avoid a p…