ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The state of Minnesota is sending layoff notices to an initial group of about 800 employees in preparation for a possible government shutdown on July 1.
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About 800 Minnesota state troopers, conservation officers, prison guards and other state law enforcement personnel will start receiving “pink slips” today notifying them they will be laid off July 1 if Gov. Mark Dayton and the Legislature fail to negotiate a budget agreement by then.
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Union believes early retirements, continued crackdown on overtime could provide needed savings
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The Associated Press The Associated Press About 800 Minnesota state employees will start getting layoff notices this week as Gov. Mark Dayton’s administration prepares for a possible government shutdown on July 1, officials said Tuesday. The Minnesota Management and Budget office said State Patrol troopers, Department of Natural Resources conservation officers and licensed officers of the Bureau …
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