Today is the last day of the Minnesota legislative session

Over the weekend, lawmakers passed a transportation funding package that includes an increase in the state's gas tax. That hasn't happened in years. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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