A nonpartisan group is sponsoring a public workshop in Albert Lea on Thursday to give people the opportunity to learn, share and discuss the state’s upcoming budget challenges.

A news release from The Citizens League states the workshop will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the council chambers of Albert Lea City Hall.

It is one of 25 workshops aound the state that the organization is sponsoring.

Values and priorities discussed during the meeting will be presented to the state’s new governor and state Legislature in January, according to the release.