“Each of us started our budget proposals by making a choice. I chose a balanced approach to our budget; one that included both significant cuts, but asked the top two percent of Minnesotans to pay more to ensure our quality of life and the services millions of Minnesotans depend on. . .
“Compromise is never easy, because each person must give up something that is important. . . I am returning this and the other budget bills to you with the hope that you will choose to work with me, to find a fair, responsible, and balanced solution.” Press Release from Governor Dayton's Office
Following Governor Dayton's compromise offer, the St. Cloud Times editorial Board wrote, "Republicans in the Minnesota House and Senate are about to make a choice — govern in the best interests of most residents or for the richest 2 percent of the state. . . Dayton, whom this board did not endorse for governor, offered a stellar solution Monday when he asked Republicans to meet halfway in resolving the state’s $5.1 billion budget shortfall." See the full editorial.
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The Legacy of Hubert H. Humphrey - Birthday Centennial
Known as the happy warrior, Hubert H. Humphrey was a leading voice for civil rights, social justice, the nuclear test ban treaty, foreign policy, Medicare, and a social safety net.
On the Centennial of his Birthday, March 27, 2011, political leaders who knew him and MN progressive thinkers participated in policy discussions at Minneapolis City Hall where Humphrey began his political career as Mayor in 1948. They reviewed Humphrey's legacy as MN's leading progressive, and reflected on ways his light can lead us forward.
Read some of the comments they made and view videos from the discussions.
