Increasing hope

After weeks of standing in their respective corners and making a lot of noise, legislative leaders and the governor may be getting closer to a deal. It would not throw anybody off of MinnesotaCare, a major Senate negotiating point, but it would include a cigarette tax increase and a casino at Canterbury Park, the latter having not so much support in the legislature.

I still think there won't be a shutdown, and it looks like the process is finally starting to work.