AT ISSUE: March 26, 2023 — Budget surplus spending plan debated, transgender refuge legislation comes closer to law and proposal on delivery tax heard

On this week’s edition of At Issue, 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS dives into the legislative push to make Minnesota a refuge state for gender-affirming care, DFL leaders release their budget surplus spending plan and local businesses respond to a proposed delivery tax.

Guests for political analysis include Senate Assistant Minority Leader Sen. Zach Duckworth (R-Lakeville) and House Majority Leader Rep. Jamie Long (DFL-Minneapolis).

In another segment, former GOP House Speaker Kurt Zellers former DFL Party Chair Mike Erlanson debate the spending plan put forward by Minnesota Democrats.

Keep tabs on key pieces of legislation with KSTP’s Legislative Tracker.