That puts the entire government at risk of not having money to continue operating on July 1. Now, instead of MDH, DHS, and Corrections facing a possible shutdown, ALL state agencies could be shut down. Oh well, misery loves company. Chapters Six, Seven, and Eight are too long and painful to recount here. They basically consist of endless meetings in Special Session trying to hash out agreements on major tax and spending bills.
Chapter Nine brings the state to the brink of a shutdown.
With less than two weeks left until the end of the fiscal year, state agencies have to begin planning how to continue only the most critical functions to protect health and safety if the state runs out of money. The state even has to go to court to seek special permission to spend money it doesn't have. Chapter Ten finally brings a much-needed end to the torturous tale. Governor Ventura steps in with a compromise tax and spending package and legislative leaders somewhat reluctantly agree to use it as a framework. After several all-nighters at the capitol, the Legislature finishes all of its work less than 24 hours before a shutdown would occur.