Minnesota shortfall

How will Minnesota's budget crunch affect you?

Minnesota's budget deficit is projected to top $5 billion over the next two years. Help us understand how closing that gap might affect you.

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What would you cut from the budget first? Why?

What would you tell state leaders to avoid doing at all costs? Why?

Do you work for a state agency or organization (public schools, etc.) that depends on state funding?

Yes

If so, what kind of impact do you think the state's projected budget deficit will have on you or your group?

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In what year were you born?

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