Governor Dayton’s Budget Puts Middle Class Families First

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Shar Knutson issued the following statement in praise of Governor Mark Dayton’s budget proposal:

“Governor Dayton’s budget is welcome relief to middle class Minnesotans who have sacrificed too much over the last decade.

“His budget makes long-overdue investments in students and communities while asking those who have been the most fortunate to do their part in building a better future.

“The Governor has presented a balanced path forward to save and create jobs today while protecting middle class families from tax increases.

“We urge lawmakers who disagree with this balanced approach to submit their own plan instead of simply saying ‘no.’”