 A Minnesota judge is considering whether Governor Mark Dayton's veto of the legislature's funding was unconstitutional. The bitter legal dispute between the Democratic Governor and Republican-controlled legislature had its first hearing in Ramsey County Court. Chief Judge John Goothman is also considering an agreement between the two sides to temporarily fund the legislature through October while the case plays out. It's unclear when a decision may come. Dayton zeroed out the legislature's funding last month to force lawmakers to rework a $650 million tax bill and other measures. An attorney for the legislature argued it was a blatant violation of separation of powers, but Dayton's attorney says that the governor has the broad authority to veto any appropriations. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.