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Guns & Budget Forecast Update

Minnesota’s February state budget forecast shows a positive balance of $329 million. “Its good news, especially considering we were told back in November to expect a $188 million deficit,” Hamilton said. “It shows we’re on the right economic path and the fiscal decisions we’ve made are working.” According to the

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Future Financial Trouble Overshadows Start to 2024 Session

Lawmakers have returned to the State Capitol to begin the 2024 legislative session, and you can expect numerous legislative topics to be discussed over the next three months. Near the top of the agenda would be law fixes and capital investment legislation.  Minnesota’s budget was set last session. At that

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