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State budget officials said Friday that the surplus has grown by $832 million in large part because of higher revenues and lower than expected spending.
Governor signs bill that delays commissioner raises
The House and Senate passed a $15 million stopgap spending bill that also delays pay increases for state commissioners until July 1. Gov. Dayton will have one day to grant the raises, then the power goes back to the Legislature.
Teacher tenure bill delayed by cost estimate
Republicans in the Minnesota House have delayed a planned vote on a teacher tenure and licensing bill, after learning that the proposed policy changes would have some unexpected costs.
Pay raise deal ready for final votes
The Minnesota House and Senate will take final action Thursday on legislation to delay DFL Gov. Mark Dayton’s big raises for commissioners until July 1.