Top: Governor Pawlenty speaking to the media during his press conference. Bottom: Blank Christmas tree in Governor's Office is symbol of state budget being in black.
By Rach Eggert, Rach’s Political Report
December 2, 2009
State of Minnesota are expected to be in $1.203 billion deficit; the budget forecast was projected during month of November according to Minnesota Management and Budget Office (MMB).
Governor Tim Pawlenty mentioned that he would reduce his out of state travels during 2010 legislative session to save money and focus on working with legislature to resolve the budget and get back on track.
Pawlenty is planning on unallot Local Government Aid (LGA) this month and request the Legislature to meet in committee hearings immediately to reduce budget that would be enacted at beginning of 2010 legislative session which kick off on February 4, 2010. He also request his cabinet members to work with legislative leaders immediately to discuss possible unallotment and solutions.
He is also ordering all state government agencies to put hold on spending and reduce three percent of unspent operating funds in current budget period.
Pawlenty wanted Minnesota to be more business-friendly and job-friendly state, believe that budget could be resolved during 2010 legislative session and willing to work with the Legislature.
December 2, 2009
State of Minnesota are expected to be in $1.203 billion deficit; the budget forecast was projected during month of November according to Minnesota Management and Budget Office (MMB).
Governor Tim Pawlenty mentioned that he would reduce his out of state travels during 2010 legislative session to save money and focus on working with legislature to resolve the budget and get back on track.
Pawlenty is planning on unallot Local Government Aid (LGA) this month and request the Legislature to meet in committee hearings immediately to reduce budget that would be enacted at beginning of 2010 legislative session which kick off on February 4, 2010. He also request his cabinet members to work with legislative leaders immediately to discuss possible unallotment and solutions.
He is also ordering all state government agencies to put hold on spending and reduce three percent of unspent operating funds in current budget period.
Pawlenty wanted Minnesota to be more business-friendly and job-friendly state, believe that budget could be resolved during 2010 legislative session and willing to work with the Legislature.
Good story! It could of been a lot longer.
ReplyDeleteSince I can't hear (I am deaf) and I do go to press conferences to take pictures and media releases. I have to write in my words also gather other information. In fact, it was my first press conference as citizen journalist and I have lot to learn though.
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