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State’s February Budget Forecast shows challenges facing Minnesota, which will worsen if Congress makes big funding cuts
April 2, 2025 • Carly Eckstrom
Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Budget Outlook
Minnesota continues to expect budget surpluses in the short term but a significant shortfall in the future, and the state budget situation has become more challenging, according to the state’s February 2025 Budget and Economic Forecast released on March 6.
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Federal budget resolution paves way for deep cuts to the safety net, tax cuts skewed toward the wealthy
March 12, 2025 • Haleigh Sinclair
Federal Budget
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Trump’s 2025 tax plans would hurt everyday Americans
March 11, 2025 • Haleigh Sinclair
Federal Taxes
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The Minnesota Budget Project is a research and advocacy organization that pursues policy solutions so that all Minnesotans can thrive, regardless of who they are or where they live. Established more than 25 years ago, the Minnesota Budget Project is a nonpartisan project of the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits.
Our work is centered on equitable and just public policies so that all Minnesotans have what they need to pursue full and free lives. We focus primarily on tax, budget, and economic policies.