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State Budget Director Margaret Kelly talks about the state's budget forecast, Friday, Feb. 28, 2014 in St. Paul, Minn. Minnesota's projected budget surplus swelled to $1.233 billion, giving lawmakers more leeway to pursue tax cuts and increased spending this session. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
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Jim Schowalter, Minnesota Management and Budget Commissioner, presents the state's budget forecast as State Budget Director Margaret Kelly, right, listens, Friday, Feb. 28, 2014 in St. Paul, Minn. Minnesota's projected budget surplus swelled to $1.233 billion, giving lawmakers more leeway to pursue tax cuts and increased spending this session. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)