Minnesota Legislature Nears Budget Deal Ahead of Special Session

TL;DR
Minnesota lawmakers are racing to pass a two-year budget before July 1 to avoid a partial government shutdown and the issuance of layoff notices to state employees, with negotiations ongoing and delays expected.
- Minnesota legislators scramble to pass budget before layoff notices go out to state workers Star Tribune
- Minnesota lawmakers fail to finish budget on time, head toward special session MPR News
- DFL Floor leader Jamie Long on negotiations: "I suspect in the next week we should be ready to call everyone back for a special session." Audacy
- At Issue: May 25 — 1-on-1 with Gov. Walz, latest on budget agreement 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS
- Budget Negotiations Continue as Legislature Prepares for Special Session League of Minnesota Cities
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