The media has been coining catchy phrases for the potential government shutdown in just a week if the governor and the legislative leaders cannot agree to a budget compromise.  As both sides agree, a shutdown is expensive, disruptive and unnecessary even though they seem to be heading straight for it. 

 

A good look at what the state constitution says about funding if a budget is NOT signed into law by June 30^th

is found in this Star Tribune article. 

 

The courts will decide next week which parts of government could be keep open after July 1^st.  On Thursday, Ramsey County Judge Kathleen Gearin heard arguments from the Attorney General, the Governor, the Senate, the House and dozens of other petitioners.  The motions ranged from the Senate's constitutional argument for a nearly complete shutdown to the Attorney General's much broader interpretation that Minnesota must provide "essential" services.   Read more.

 

If you still haven't heard enough about the shutdown, here's a good list of FAQs on how a shutdown could effect you.