Politics & Government

Video: Thissen Says GOP Budget "Magic Act"

The budget dance continues as House Minority Leader Paul Thissen responds to Republican budget targets. Also, the Edina senator makes an argument that Minnesota must live within its means.

Legislative Republicans released their budget targets this week (look for their numbers up against Gov. Mark Dayton's recommendations). Rep. Paul Thissen (DFL-Minneapolis) said the GOP found that living within their means was not as easy as they said it would be on the campign trail.

In our second video, Edina Deputy Majority Leader Geoff Michel (R-Edina) defends the targets, he said Minnesota must live within its means.


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