Lobbyist Tom Hanson, former state finance commissioner under Republican governor Tim Pawlenty, recently participated in an audio interview with MPR News along with Jay Kiedrowski, who served as state finance commissioner under Democratic governor Rudy Perpich. They discuss the newly agreed upon state budget plan, which includes $1.4 billion in accounting shifts and borrowed money. How will this affect future state budgets? To listen, click here.

July 19, 2011