The governors of Wisconsin and Minnesota are hoping to share some products and services as they cope with massive deficits.
 
Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle, a Democrat, and Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty, a Republican, announced their plan at a news conference Tuesday in St. Paul. They have directed their top aides to look at teaming up in multiple ways to save money.

For instance, they could share purchasing of things like road salt, heavy equipment, software and institutional food. They also
might share some fixed assets, like a helicopter service for natural resources work.

The governors haven't said how much money might be saved.

Wisconsin faces a deficit of $5.4 billion by June 2011. Minnesota is looking at a deficit of $4.8 billion in its upcoming
two-year budget.