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STATEMENT ON GOVERNOR DAYTON’S BUDGET PROPOSAL

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

ST. PAUL, MN – Today, Governor Dayton released his 2013-2014 budget proposal.  The state is facing a $1.1 billion budget shortfall and owes our schools an additional $1.1 billion. 

State Representative John Lesch (DFL-Saint Paul) released the following statement:

“The governor’s budget aims to structurally balance the budget, overhaul state tax code and invest in K-12 and higher education.   I think these initiatives are an important place to start as we focus on priorities to grow jobs and strengthen the middle-class this session.

“During the next few weeks we will be learning more about the budget proposal and gathering information about how to address the budget deficit, create jobs and improve education.  I welcome community input as we work to better our state.”

Rep. Lesch can be reached at (651) 296-4224 or by email at rep.john.lesch@house.mn.

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