Governor Pawlenty promised Thursday to balance the budget on his own with cuts alone. He’d use line-item votes and executive power to shave billions in spending. Minnesota isn’t a dictatorship, it’s a democracy! He’s ignoring most Minnesotans and most legislators who want a balanced solution that raises revenue fairly and saves public services. Join us to tell the Governor that AFSCME won’t let him decide the future of the state himself. Meet outside the Governor’s Office, Room 130 State Capitol, on Sunday, May 17 at 1:00 p.m. We’re approaching override majorities and need your help to keep the pressure on legislators. Read more about the state budget.