明尼苏达州立法者努力就预算达成一致,冒着召开关于资金争端的特别会议的风险。 Minnesota legislators struggle to agree on budget, risking a special session over funding disputes.

明尼苏达州的立法机构正在赶时间在5月19日的最后期限前敲定预算, Minnesota's Legislature is racing against time to finalize a budget before their May 19 deadline, with key disagreements over health care for undocumented immigrants, school funding, and unemployment insurance. 尽管深夜会谈,但领导人仍然远未达成共识,没有达成协议可能会迫使特别会议召开。 Leaders are still far from a consensus despite late-night talks, and a lack of agreement could force a special session. 立法者暂停了一次钓鱼旅行,但将返回谈判。 Legislators took a break for a fishing trip but will return to negotiations.