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Layoff notices went out to more than 38,000 state employees over the holiday weekend as Minnesota officials prepare for the possibility of a government shutdown.
Gov. Tim Walz and leaders in Minnesota's divided Legislature say the notices are hopefully just a formality as they continue work behind the scenes to finalize the state's $52 billion two-year budget. Yet a handful of major sticking points remain unresolved and work has progressed more slowly than anticipated since the regular session ended May 17.
Lawmakers are constitutionally required to pass a balanced budget before July 1 or state services begin to shut down.
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