The $5 billion dilemma

Rep. Margaret Kelliher and Sen. Larry Pogemiller
Rep. Margaret Kelliher and Sen. Larry Pogemiller in the MPR Capitol bureau during a broadcast of Midday.
MPR Photo/Tom Scheck

State lawmakers are searching for solutions to a projected state budget deficit of $5.2 billion. They are facing both short-term and long-term cuts to address shortfalls in the current and coming bienniums.

Legislative leaders visit Midday to discuss their options.

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