St. Paul, MINN—On Monday, May 18th, the legislature adjourned, sending a comprehensive $41.5 billion budget to Governor Dayton that increases funding for education, prioritizes aging adults' quality of life and protects middle class Minnesotans from tax increases.
"I am proud the House passed a comprehensive, bipartisan budget that keeps state spending in line with family budgets while also funding our priorities like education and nursing homes," said Rep. Tama Theis (R-St. Cloud). "What's more, House Republicans stopped a regressive gas tax increase which would have hurt Minnesota family budgets and people on fixed incomes."
The legislature, which ended the regular session on time, passed bipartisan budget bills that will fully fund state government over the next two years. Highlights include:
These budget bills have been sent to Governor Mark Dayton for signature.