Minnesota Lawmakers Focus on Possible Budget Compromises
But Republicans and Democratic Gov. Dayton have lots of divides to bridge
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota lawmakers returned from a week-long break with their eyes on the budget. Their return marks the beginning of the rush to agree to a new, two-year budget that will likely exceed $45 billion. But Republicans and Democratic Gov. Dayton have lots of divides to bridge. The GOP is pursuing nearly $1 billion or more in…