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State Representative Ryan Winkler
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
651-296-7026
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PAWLENTY OVERREACH OVERTHROWN BY HIGH COURT
ST. PAUL, MN – Today the Minnesota Supreme Court issued a ruling overruling Governor Tim Pawlenty’s recent misuse of the state’s unallotment statute. State Representative Ryan Winkler (DFL – Golden Valley) had this to say about the Court’s ruling.
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“Today Tim Pawlenty’s overreach was overthrown by the enduring principles of democratic governance. The checks and balances created by our constitution have again tipped the balance back in favor of the people of Minnesota.
“Impartiality demonstrated by members of the Minnesota Supreme Court deserves the state’s highest praise and gratitude. Their ruling strictly follows the letter of the law and the clear language of the Minnesota Constitution – a constitution carefully crafted to uphold a constructive balance of power within state government.
“Now the task falls to the Legislature and Governor to do what our constitution requires, and what Minnesotans elected us to do: find common ground, and together solve the state’s budget crisis."
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