North Dakota governor lays out plan for $1.2 billion surplus

North Dakota Gov. John Hoeven says his state is well positioned for economic growth despite the national recession.

In his State of the State address Tuesday, the governor proposed $400 million in tax relief. Hoeven also wants the legislature to increase state spending.

by Dan Gunderson, Minnesota Public Radio

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