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It's a busy week for Gov. Mark Dayton. Monday night, he 

delivers his annual State of the State address.

 You can listen live at 7 p.m. on 91.1 FM or online 

Then Tuesday, he'll present his final budget proposal as governor. He'll likely face more resistance this year from the new Republican-led Legislature; funding for some of his signature policy goals, like universal pre-K, may end up getting cut in order to reduce spending. 

Time is also running out for lawmakers to agree on 

Political reporter Tim Pugmire joined Cathy Wurzer to look at the week ahead at the Capitol.

Click on the audio player to hear their conversation.

Expect to hear about the need for bonding bill, health insurance relief, investment in education -- including a push for universal preschool -- transportation funding and the need for ongoing budget stability.

It's a busy week for Gov. Mark Dayton. Tonight he delivers his annual State of the State address, then tomorrow he will present his final budget proposal as governor.  He'll likely face more resistance this year from the new Republican-led legislature, and funding for some of his signature policy goals, like universal pre-K, may end up getting cut in order to reduce spending.   Time is also running out for lawmakers to agree on how to issue health insurance relief to some Minnesotans using MNSure.

State of the State to set tone for week ahead at Capitol

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