How would you balance the Minnesota state budget?

The debate over the state budget is heating up at the Capitol. In just 15 minutes, you can try your hand at balancing the state's budget, and add your voice to this critical exercise in setting the state’s priorities by playing the Budget Balancer. Visit: www.mpr.org/budgetbalancer

The balancer gives you nearly 100 options for cutting or raising spending and taxes. Every time you make a choice, you can see what the consequences might be.

When you’re done balancing, you can email your budget to lawmakers and highlight your priorities for them. You can also compare your budget to the governor’s and those of others who have played the Balancer.

By playing the Budget Balancer, you can also help guide Minnesota Public Radio News' coverage of the budget by sharing your insights with us.

We hope you'll give the Budget Balancer a try. It's fun, it's challenging ... and it's important. We look forward to hearing from you!