MINNESOTA STATE GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN FACTSHEET

The Republican Legislature passed a complete, detailed, balanced budget that spends $34 billion for the FY 2012-13 biennium - the most for a single budget in Minnesota state history. Since this budget was struck down by the Governors vetoes, Republicans have offered him two additional compromises.

Whats at Stake?

The GOP budget keeps Minnesota open and operating, but Governor Mark Dayton insists that $34 billion is not enough government spending and that we absolutely must raise taxes on Minnesotans. Dayton says he would rather shut down state government than call lawmakers back for a special session.

The following chart shows state government services that would have been funded under the Republican budget, and what will happen under Gov. Daytons shutdown.

GOP PLAN
Stillwater lift bridge (critical link between MN & WI) MN Legislative GOP called attn & Admin reversed stand K-12 school budgets Funded

DAYTON SHUTDOWN
LOCKED in a raised position, impacting traffic & access to emergency help & facilities
COURT RULING WILL KEEP OPEN

Funded

STOPPED, schools forced to tap reserves or borrow

COURT RULING - 80% FUNDED

Replacing fracture-critical bridges like Lafayette in St. Paul Food support, health care & cash welfare

Funded Funded

STOPPED
COURT RULING TO CONTINUE

SUSPENDED for est. 572,000 families

COURTS - FUND CRITICAL

Minnesota Zoo State parks State lottery State epidemiology lab -nationally respected team of foodborne illness detectives New road construction projects Veterans tuition reimbursement & outreach offices Domestic abuse and women & childrens shelters Criminal background checks for home health care workers Hospitals, nursing homes and health care facilities Drivers licenses for kids turning 16 State workforce centers & job training grants License renewal for teachers and medical professionals

Funded Funded Funded Funded Funded Funded Funded Funded Funded Funded Funded Funded

CLOSED
COURT RULING TO CONTINUE

CLOSED Operations SUSPENDED CLOSED STOPPED and ongoing projects are SUSPENDED CLOSED CLOSED STOPPED Inspections STOP CLOSED 50 Centers CLOSED, grants SUSPENDED CLOSED

a result of Governor Mark Daytons failure to be honest about whats at stake for Minnesota.

On July 1, Minnesota will face a government shutdown as