By Kathy Lohmer – Guest Columnist
I’d like the opportunity to respond to a recent ECM editorial and correct some misinformation regarding the conclusion of the 2017 Legislative Session – most specifically Gov. Dayton’s decision to eliminate funding for the Minnesota Legislature.broadstreet.zone(48036);
Let’s be clear. The only reason we are in this position is because Gov. Dayton once again did not want to negotiate in good faith with the Legislature.
Last year, Gov. Dayton said he would approve a tax relief proposal if the Legislature agreed to some of his proposals. After lawmakers did that, he went back on his word and vetoed the plan.
This year, he once again indicated he would support a tax relief proposal. Then Gov. Dayton said he would have vetoed the tax relief proposal had the Revenue Departments’ funding not been contingent upon its enactment.
Does this sound like someone who negotiates in good faith?
To avoid the usual last-minute negotiating headaches,
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