Recent news reports have speculated that state lawmakers may be considering ways to patch the state’s record $5.2 billion budget deficit with the proceeds from the new dedicated Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment. While no specific legislative leaders have been linked to these reports, the constitutional amendment passed by voters in November explicitly states that the new dedicated money must supplement traditional sources of funding and not be used as a substitute for it.
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Despite record state budget deficit Parks & Trails Council will stick to core principles
December 10, 2008 -
The Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment approved by Minnesota voters Nov. 4, 2008, created four separate streams of dedicated funding. One stream is dedicated to clean water purposes, a second stream is dedicated to outdoor heritage purposes, a third stream is dedicated to arts and cultural heritage purposes, and a fourth stream is dedicated to park and trail purposes.
more...Despite record budget deficit Parks & Trails Council will stick to core principles in 2009
December 10, 2008 -
