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Governor calls property tax cap key to deal
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Gov. Tim Pawlenty held more budget negotiations with legislative leaders Sunday, saying getting a property tax cap that would reduce projected increases by at least $100 million a year remains the key to an overall agreement.
And he threatened to oppose the Central Corridor light rail project and other DFL priorities without a deal.
Talks between the GOP governor and the DFL legislative leaders began at 5:15 p.m. and recessed before 7 p.m. so that Revenue Commissioner Ward Einess could meet with the legislative tax committee chairs on the cap issue, Pawlenty spokesman Alex Carey said.
Late Sunday night, the governor sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Larry Pogemiller and House Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher insisting on a cap.
Pawlenty said he wants a commitment on the cap before negotiating other major elements of a budget deal.
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- Attorney General: Lori Swanson
- State Auditor: Rebecca Otto
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