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Minnesota leaders react to Chauvin trial verdict Minnesota leaders react to Chauvin trial verdict By Holly Bernstein | April 20, 2021 at 10:22 PM CDT - Updated April 20 at 10:36 PM MINNEAPOLIS (KEYC) As the world watches Minnesota, state and local leaders are reacting to the verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin. Gov. Tim Walz held a press conference after the verdict. “It’s an important step towards justice for Minnesota. Trial is over. But here in Minnesota, I want to be very clear, we know our work just begins. This is the floor, not the ceiling of where we need to get to,” Walz said. ....
Minnesota lawmakers begin debating how to use budget surplus Minnesota lawmakers begin debating how to use budget surplus By Holly Bernstein | February 26, 2021 at 8:44 PM CST - Updated February 26 at 8:44 PM ST. PAUL, Minn. (KEYC) â Minnesota economists say the stateâs budget outlook has swung from a $1.3 billion deficit to a $1.6 billion surplus. According to the Minnesota Department of Management and Budget, the numbers are due to an improved US economic outlook, which has been bolstered by stimulus measures the federal government has taken since the state department issued its last forecast in November. The agency cites a higher revenue forecast, lower projected state spending and an increased surplus for the current fiscal year, but they say the rising tide hasnât lifted all boats as unemployment continues to disproportionately impact lower-wage workers. ....