Citizens disappointed by legislators' actions; vow to fight on
ST. PAUL ? More than a thousand people rallied Saturday to oppose cuts to public services, even as DFL lawmakers announced they would go along with Governor Tim Pawlenty's one-sided plan to balance the budget.
ST. PAUL ? Hundreds of people have visited the state Capitol in the past week as part of the "Minnesota's Watching" campaign. They've come to express their concerns about the course the state is taking, particularly the cuts in public services. AFSCME leader spends week at Capitol
ST. PAUL ? How would you spend a week of vacation? Fishing or spending time at a cabin? Roger Janzig is using his time off to watch lawmakers at the state Capitol.
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Minnesotans watch as Legislature winds up its sessionST. PAUL ? As the Legislature enters its final scheduled workweek of the 2003 session, Minnesotans are descending on the state Capitol to watch votes on issues affecting everyone in the state. Federal proposals will deepen Minnesota budget crisis
ST. PAUL ? As Minnesota legislators grapple with the state's $4.2 billion budget shortfall, they will not be able to look to the federal government for help, a new report shows. In fact, the federal budget proposal passed April 11 will cost the state up to $250 million over the next two years.
Seniors, workers join forces to fight budget cuts
ST. PAUL ? Minnesota seniors have joined workers in the fight against Governor Tim Pawlenty's proposed budget cuts. Health care workers and seniors are asking the Minnesota Legislature to maintain nursing home staff levels, training programs and regulations Pawlenty wants eliminated.
Unfair trade takes its toll on manufacturing jobs
ST. PAUL ? Unfair trade policies have cost tens of thousands of good-paying manufacturing jobs in Minnesota. Unions and some lawmakers say it's time for state government to take action.
Workers speak out about budget cuts
In our Forum section, readers write that the governor's proposed budget cuts will be devastating for many Minnesotans.
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04-16-03 Attack on right to strike hurts all workers, union says
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04-09-03 New budget plan provides fair approach, labor leaders say
04-09-03 Radio ads tell the truth about Pawlenty's budget
04-09-03 Analysis: Raising revenues by closing loopholes and tax breaks
04-04-03 Legislature ratifies state employee contracts
04-01-03 'Phone-in' jams state Capitol switchboard
03-30-03 Workers, legislators discuss effects of budget cuts
03-25-03 Republican bills attack construction wages
03-24-03 Senate committee approves ergonomics standard
03-20-03 Union pursues court action to stop unpaid furloughs
03-19-03 Nurses meet with lawmakers to discuss health care
03-17-03 Realities of state budget becoming painfully clear
03-13-03 Public employees seek fair solution to budget deficit
03-06-03 Governor drops proposal to eliminate OSHA
03-04-03 Governor would eliminate workplace safety inspections
03-04-03 Commentary: Elimination of state OSHA will mean more deaths, injuries
03-04-03 Schools, nursing homes and hospitals face hits
02-26-03 Rural communities brace for hard times
02-19-03 Attend community meetings to discuss budget
02-18-03 Budget cuts would hit many working Minnesotans, communities
02-17-03 Citizens fear budget cuts will tax poor
02-13-03 AFL-CIO legislative priorities focus on strong jobs, schools
02-13-03 Legislative panel hears about threats to higher education
02-11-03 Legislation would ratify state worker contracts
01-29-03 State budget cuts to affect all Minnesotans
01-29-03 Unions concerned about pay freeze proposal
01-29-03 Workers brace for full assault on federal, state jobs
Links
www.leg.state.mn.us/leg/legis.htm provides on-line tracking of legislation with automatic e-mail updates
www.mnaflcio.org, The Minnesota AFL-CIO's website provides information about issues and candidates.
www.mnaflcio.org/ctj.html Minnesota Citizens for Tax Justice offers analysis from one of the state's leading experts on tax fairness issues.
Website highlights budget effects
A new website, combined with an advertising campaign, is highlighting the consequences of proposed budget cuts. Sponsored by the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits and the Minneapolis Foundation, the website is www.GoodforMinnesota.org
Citizens for Tax Justice says revoke tax changes
Much of the state's budget deficit could be eliminated if recent tax changes were revoked, according to Wayne Cox, executive director of Minnesota Citizens for Tax Justice. View his budget remedies in Sunday's Star Tribune, http://www.startribune.com/stories/1519/3652260.html
www.budget.state.mn.us/budget The Minnesota Department of Finance website answers questions about how the budget works, how decisions around the budget are made and where state spending goes.
www.mncn.org/bp The Minnesota Budget Project provides budget analysis, forecast and policy recommendations sponsored by the Minnesota Council of Non-profits.
Citizens disappointed by legislators’ actions; vow to fight on
ST. PAUL ? More than a thousand people rallied Saturday to oppose cuts to public services, even as DFL lawmakers announced they would go along with Governor Tim Pawlenty’s one-sided plan to balance the budget.
Citizens get involved in the process
ST. PAUL ? Hundreds of people have visited the state Capitol in the past week as part of the “Minnesota’s Watching” campaign. They’ve come to express their concerns about the course the state is taking, particularly the cuts in public services.
ST. PAUL ? How would you spend a week of vacation? Fishing or spending time at a cabin? Roger Janzig is using his time off to watch lawmakers at the state Capitol.
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Minnesotans watch as Legislature winds up its sessionST. PAUL ? As the Legislature enters its final scheduled workweek of the 2003 session, Minnesotans are descending on the state Capitol to watch votes on issues affecting everyone in the state.
Federal proposals will deepen Minnesota budget crisis
ST. PAUL ? As Minnesota legislators grapple with the state’s $4.2 billion budget shortfall, they will not be able to look to the federal government for help, a new report shows. In fact, the federal budget proposal passed April 11 will cost the state up to $250 million over the next two years.
Seniors, workers join forces to fight budget cuts
ST. PAUL ? Minnesota seniors have joined workers in the fight against Governor Tim Pawlenty’s proposed budget cuts. Health care workers and seniors are asking the Minnesota Legislature to maintain nursing home staff levels, training programs and regulations Pawlenty wants eliminated.
Unfair trade takes its toll on manufacturing jobs
ST. PAUL ? Unfair trade policies have cost tens of thousands of good-paying manufacturing jobs in Minnesota. Unions and some lawmakers say it’s time for state government to take action.
Workers speak out about budget cuts
In our Forum section, readers write that the governor’s proposed budget cuts will be devastating for many Minnesotans.
More Articles
04-16-03 Attack on right to strike hurts all workers, union says
04-15-03 Rally highlights flaws in state budget plan
04-09-03 New budget plan provides fair approach, labor leaders say
04-09-03 Radio ads tell the truth about Pawlenty’s budget
04-09-03 Analysis: Raising revenues by closing loopholes and tax breaks
04-04-03 Legislature ratifies state employee contracts
04-01-03 ‘Phone-in’ jams state Capitol switchboard
03-30-03 Workers, legislators discuss effects of budget cuts
03-25-03 Republican bills attack construction wages
03-24-03 Senate committee approves ergonomics standard
03-20-03 Union pursues court action to stop unpaid furloughs
03-19-03 Nurses meet with lawmakers to discuss health care
03-17-03 Realities of state budget becoming painfully clear
03-13-03 Public employees seek fair solution to budget deficit
03-06-03 Governor drops proposal to eliminate OSHA
03-04-03 Governor would eliminate workplace safety inspections
03-04-03 Commentary: Elimination of state OSHA will mean more deaths, injuries
03-04-03 Schools, nursing homes and hospitals face hits
02-26-03 Rural communities brace for hard times
02-19-03 Attend community meetings to discuss budget
02-18-03 Budget cuts would hit many working Minnesotans, communities
02-17-03 Citizens fear budget cuts will tax poor
02-13-03 AFL-CIO legislative priorities focus on strong jobs, schools
02-13-03 Legislative panel hears about threats to higher education
02-11-03 Legislation would ratify state worker contracts
01-29-03 State budget cuts to affect all Minnesotans
01-29-03 Unions concerned about pay freeze proposal
01-29-03 Workers brace for full assault on federal, state jobs
Links
www.leg.state.mn.us/leg/legis.htm provides on-line tracking of legislation with automatic e-mail updates
www.mnaflcio.org, The Minnesota AFL-CIO’s website provides information about issues and candidates.
www.mnaflcio.org/ctj.html Minnesota Citizens for Tax Justice offers analysis from one of the state’s leading experts on tax fairness issues.
Website highlights budget effects
A new website, combined with an advertising campaign, is highlighting the consequences of proposed budget cuts. Sponsored by the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits and the Minneapolis Foundation, the website is www.GoodforMinnesota.org
Citizens for Tax Justice says revoke tax changes
Much of the state’s budget deficit could be eliminated if recent tax changes were revoked, according to Wayne Cox, executive director of Minnesota Citizens for Tax Justice. View his budget remedies in Sunday’s Star Tribune, http://www.startribune.com/stories/1519/3652260.html
www.budget.state.mn.us/budget The Minnesota Department of Finance website answers questions about how the budget works, how decisions around the budget are made and where state spending goes.
www.mncn.org/bp The Minnesota Budget Project provides budget analysis, forecast and policy recommendations sponsored by the Minnesota Council of Non-profits.