Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
Minnesota lawmakers sue governor over vetoing funding for their paychecks
Source: Reuters
U.S. | Tue Jun 13, 2017 | 6:20pm EDT
Minnesota lawmakers sue governor over vetoing funding for their paychecks
By Timothy Mclaughlin
Lawmakers in Minnesota sued the governor on Tuesday saying his veto last month of funding for their paychecks and their staff's pay is unconstitutional, court documents said.
The development is the latest in a feud between leaders in the Republican-controlled legislature and Democratic Governor Mark Dayton that has escalated since last month.
The lawsuit, filed in the Ramsey County Court, claims Dayton has hobbled the ability of lawmakers to work by vetoing nearly $130 million in funding last month for the House and Senate's compensation, benefits and other operating expenses for the 2018 and 2019 fiscal years.
The governor's office declined to comment on the lawsuit.
[font size=1]-snip-[/font]
Minnesota lawmakers sue governor over vetoing funding for their paychecks
By Timothy Mclaughlin
Lawmakers in Minnesota sued the governor on Tuesday saying his veto last month of funding for their paychecks and their staff's pay is unconstitutional, court documents said.
The development is the latest in a feud between leaders in the Republican-controlled legislature and Democratic Governor Mark Dayton that has escalated since last month.
The lawsuit, filed in the Ramsey County Court, claims Dayton has hobbled the ability of lawmakers to work by vetoing nearly $130 million in funding last month for the House and Senate's compensation, benefits and other operating expenses for the 2018 and 2019 fiscal years.
The governor's office declined to comment on the lawsuit.
[font size=1]-snip-[/font]
Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/us-minnesota-budget-idUSKBN1942YT
