Brayton v. Pawlenty

Brayton v. Pawlenty is decided, a case challenging the Governor’s use of the unallotment statute to balance the budget, which included elimination of the Special Diet Program used by low-income Minnesotans to meet medically-required diet needs. The Minnesota Supreme Court held the Governor’s action exceeded his authority. The special diet funds were reinstated. 2009

Related Links

• BRAYTON v. PAWLENTY (2010) | FindLaw
• Order and Amended Order
• Legal Aid Attorneys: Galen Robinson, David Gassoway, Ralonda J. Mason