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Loud demonstrations join budget debate in Minnesota Capitol
By Don Davis Heather Falk fanned herself Saturday in the hot, muggy Minnesota Capitol building as legislators gradually worked toward finishing the state budget and adjourning for the year. The Cloqu...
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Budget Help Tip of the Week: Saving at the Grocery Store
Before our last grocery excursion, my wife and I were discussing at which market we would spend our hard earned dollars. After much debating we decided there had to be a better (and cheaper) way to sh...
Posted on 5/8/13 at 10:09 AM
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Shop Smart
By Jessica Sly Are you in need of some new outfits but are restrained by a strict budget? Too intimidated by all those racks of clothes to even attempt browsing? Good news! There are plenty of ways to...
Posted on 5/3/13 at 10:08 AM
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Selective Recognition and the Greek Financial Crisis
Continuing from the last post, we look at the most recent example of bonafide financial turmoil: Greece. In Wednesday's article, I shared how when it comes to economic or political themes, people are...
Posted on 8/10/12 at 11:02 AM
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Fun on a Budget
We all live on tight budgets, but we still need to have some fun. A budget with no fun will be unlivable over time. Think of your budget as a diet. If your diet only consists of carrots and celery, ev...
Posted on 4/11/12 at 8:13 AM
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City braces for deep cuts

No intern for the city planning department. No dispatcher or part-time community service officer for the police department. A tree removal and replacement program cut nearly in half. Health insurance costs tightened in every department to reflect a zero percent increase. Those are just some of the budget-cutting strategies the Alexandria City Council is proposing.

By Al Edenloff , March 30, 2011

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Political notebook: GOP signals Dayton will not sign budget bills

Republican state budget plans will become clear in the coming week, although no one expects the governor to agree. A week ago, the GOP released a budget outline, and legislative committees now are debating details.

By Don Davis , March 25, 2011

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Senate Dayton tax plan defeat called theater

The Republican-controlled Senate voted 63-1 today against Gov. Dayton’s proposal to raise taxes on Minnesota’s richest residents, but Dayton and other Democrats called the debate meaningless theater.

By Don Davis , March 03, 2011

$1.2 billion does not buy agreement

Good news to the tune of $1.2 billion changed little about Minnesota’s budget debate. There was little evidence after Monday’s news that a projected budget deficit has dropped from $6.2 billion to $5 billion smoothed differences between Democrat Gov. Mark Dayton and Republicans who control the Legislature.

By Don Davis , March 01, 2011

Dayton vetoes $900 million budget cut

Gov. Mark Dayton vetoed a bill cutting the state budget more than $900 million Thursday night, his first major action since taking office.

By Don Davis , February 10, 2011

Budget-cut bill heads to Dayton

Gov. Mark Dayton soon will have a bill on his desk that could set up the first major dispute between him and the Legislature.

By Don Davis , February 10, 2011

Negotiators quickly agree on cutting $900 million in state budget

The first budget-cutting bill of 2011 could be on Gov. Mark Dayton’s desk this week, passed without his input.

By Don Davis , February 08, 2011

First budget cut heads to negotiations

A controversial first step to solve Minnesota’s $6.2 billion budget problem is in negotiators’ hands.

By Don Davis , February 03, 2011

Senate votes to chop $830 million out of next budget

Minnesota senators voted to trim $830 million out of the next state budget and $125 million from the current one today in a first step to plugging a budget gap.

By Don Davis , February 03, 2011

GOP tries to take first bite out of state deficit

Minnesota House Republicans found no Democrats willing to join their first 2011 attempt at trimming the state budget.

By Don Davis , February 02, 2011

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Budget issues dominate city council meeting

The Alexandria City Council is urging the state Legislature to “keep its promise” about Local Government Aid (LGA).

By Al Edenloff , January 26, 2011

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Budget concerns dominate Alexandria City Council meeting

The Alexandria City Council is urging the state Legislature to “keep its promise” about Local Government Aid (LGA).

By Al Edenloff , January 25, 2011

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1202428 Public Notice - City of Alexandria Summary Budget Statement

January 21, 2011

Republicans, Dayton go different ways on tackling state budget

Minnesota House Republican leaders and Democratic Governor Mark Dayton breakfasted together Tuesday in an effort to lay groundwork on working well together, but later in the day took opposing views on how to begin tackling a $6.2 billion state budget deficit.

By Don Davis , January 21, 2011

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A $1 million pickle: Cities in area stand to lose $1 million in state cuts

A $1 million pickle: Cities in area stand to lose $1 million in state cuts Alexandria stands to lose $661,124 – 6.5 percent of its total budget – if the latest budget proposal from the Minnesota Legislature is enacted.

By Al Edenloff , January 21, 2011

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