 A Minnesota judge has ruled Governor Mark Dayton's veto of the legislature's operating funding is unconstitutional. Wednesday's order from Ramsey County court judge John Guthman would permanently restore the legislative branch's budget. The two sides had agreed to temporarily fund the legislature through September as the lawsuit progressed. The dispute stems from Dayton's line item veto of the legislature's $130 million in annual funding. Dayton wanted top-debt Republicans to rework costly tax breaks and other measures, but the GOP sued him instead. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.