BUDGET
Loud demonstrations join budget debate in Minnesota Capitol
By Don Davis Heather Falk fanned herself Saturday in the hot, muggy Minnesota Capitol building as legislators gradually worked toward finishing the state budget and adjourning for the year. The Cloqu...
Posted on 5/18/13 at 11:52 PM
City portion of taxes should go down
Though the city of Farmington’s preliminary levy for 2009 is 5 percent bigger than the 2008 levy, residents will still see a decrease in the city’s portion of the property taxes.By Michelle Leonard , December 04, 2008
ISD 192 Budget and Property Taxes
November 28, 2008
City tax levy likely to increase
Does the Farmington Fire Department need a full-time chief? Should the outdoor pool stay open? Or should the residents be asked to fund an additional, separate levy to help fund the city’s economic development authority?By Michelle Leonard , September 04, 2008
Budget process frustrates council member
It is not unusual for Farmington City Council members to ask questions about a preliminary budget, or even for them to raise concerns with the document. But very rarely does one threaten to take legal action against the city administrator over the document.By Michelle Leonard , August 28, 2008
Counties continue to feel sting as state continues its squeeze
Minnesota State NewsWILLMAR — State budget reductions could mean counties will have to pay for some public defenders and state prisoners.
By Carolyn Lange , June 18, 2008
Budget numbers put city in a bind
Which is more important to taxpayers — taxes or city services? That’s the no. 1 question the Farmington City Council has to debate in the next couple of months, as they prepare the 2009 city budget. Because when it comes to today’s economy, this year’s budget promises one or the other.June 13, 2008
Budget talks focus on taxes
Minnesota State NewsST. PAUL – Legislative leaders and Gov. Tim Pawlenty are studying how property tax changes would affect communities across the state, a complicated and time-consuming effort that appears likely to push any legislative session-ending deal into Thursday.
By Scott Wente, Minn. Capitol Bureau , May 15, 2008
DFL prepares its own budget plan
Minnesota State NewsST. PAUL – The Democrat-controlled Legislature could today send Gov. Tim Pawlenty a budget-balancing package he has not agreed to as Minnesota lawmakers enter the final week of the legislative session.
By Scott Wente, Minn. Capitol Bureau , May 12, 2008
Pawlenty prepares for budget woes
Minnesota State NewsST. PAUL – In a sign that state budget negotiations are not going well, Gov. Tim Pawlenty is looking at ways to fix a budget deficit if he and legislative leaders cannot reach an agreement by the Legislature’s May 19 adjournment date.
By Don Davis, Minn. State Capitol Bureau Chief , May 09, 2008
Lawmakers prefer budget polka
ST. PAUL – Gov. Tim Pawlenty’s Monday budget-balancing offer did not go as far as Democrats who control the Legislature wanted.By Don Davis, Minn. State Capitol Bureau Chief , April 22, 2008
DFL leaders optimistic on budget deal
State NewsDemocratic legislative leaders say they are optimistic that their Republican colleagues and Gov. Tim Pawlenty will deliver an offer today that advances session-ending budget talks.
April 21, 2008
A new look for school district’s budget
Farmington School District officials found themselves in an unusual situation as they put together a budget for the coming school year. For the first time in several years they could talk about adding positions rather than making cutsBy Nathan Hansen , April 17, 2008
Lawmakers begin budget-cutting exercise
State NewsST. PAUL – Most state agencies would cut budgets 3 percent to 4 percent, money would be moved from fund to another and budget reserves would fall as Minnesota legislators try to balance the state budget.
By Don Davis, Minn. State Capitol Bureau Chief , April 04, 2008
Legislature ready for main dish
State NewsST. PAUL – The meat of the 2008 Minnesota Legislature will be debated in the next few days.
By Don Davis, Minn. State Capitol Bureau Chief , March 31, 2008
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