Today, Governor Dayton signed nineteen bills into law. The full list can be found HERE. The Governor signed SF2626 - which ratified labor agreements and compensation plans which included MnSCU classified staff, faculty, and administrator, commissioner, and managerial plans.

The Governor also vetoed the SF588, the omnibus pension bill citing that the bill "contained only one piece of the overall sustainability plans, placing sole responsibility for reducing plan liabilities on current retirees." His full letter can be found HERE.

The Governor approved SF2963, the Legislative-Citizens Commission on Minnesota's Resources appropriations bill, with the exception of seven line-item vetoes. His letter listing the provisions not approved can be found HERE.

No announcements have been made as to whether Governor Dayton will call a special session. Thank you to those who have reached out to local legislators reinforcing the need for a special session to address MnSCU's bonding and supplemental budget needs. If you need to locate your local legislator, you can find contact information on the MN Secretary of State's website.

The following are articles that have appeared over the past week:

Opinion: Richard Hanson: Return to the bargaining table to protect Minnesota's future, The Bemidji Pioneer

Minnesota Legislature should take another shot at a 'One State Agenda', Star Tribune (online subscription may be required)

Talking Points: What Dayton wants before calling a special session, WCCO

NCTC sees budget shortfall with no bonding bill money for repairs, Grand Forks Herald

Winona State 'Education Village' still without funding, leaders hope for special session