Budget Bill Movement, K-12 Education, HHS, Transportation, & Taxes

Budget Bill Movement

With the Easter/Passover Break in the rearview mirror, House and Senate Finance Committees aggressively began work to put together funding bills that will make up two proposed state budgets — one from the House and one from the Senate.

The House DFL budget, totaling $52.52 billion, includes significant increases in funding for E-12 education and childcare; support for those who have been most impacted by COVID-19 (students, families, and small businesses); and investments to improve economic security, including paid family leave, earned sick and safe time, affordable housing, and worker protection and support.

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