ST. PAUL - Here are some key areas of increased spending Gov. Mark Dayton wants in Minnesota's two-year budget that begins July 1:
• $609 million for kindergarten-through-high school education programs.
• $75 million to expand voluntary pre-kindergarten classes.
• $84 million to expand access to child care and $61 million for child care tax credits
• $318 million for Minnesota State and University of Minnesota systems for student financial aid and other needs.
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• $300 million in a variety of tax cuts to benefit 450,000 Minnesotans.
• $60 million to expand high-speed internet coverage, especially in rural Minnesota.
• $30 million increase in state aid for cities and counties.
• $312 million to lower individual health insurance policy premiums for 125,000 people.
• $477 million various for clean-water programs.
• $25 million to hire more clinical and security staff at Minnesota Security Hospital in St. Peter.
