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Every day we set a new record, one we are not proud of.

GOP Sen. John Howe, referring to Minnesota's state shutdown, which is the longest in the nation's history -- 19 days and counting. The governor said that a budget deal had been reached last week, but enough Republicans may not support it.

GOP Sen. John Howe, referring to Minnesota's state shutdown, which is the longest in the nation's history -- 19 days and counting. The governor said that a budget deal had been reached last week, but enough Republicans may not support it. 

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.