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Recent Content
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The economic and fiscal impacts of mass deportation: what’s at risk in Minnesota
April 28, 2025 • Carly Eckstrom
Federal Issues, Immigration, Income and Inclusive Economy
Key findings: Some areas of the Minnesota state economy that will be impacted include: The Trump Administration has already begun… Continue reading The economic and fiscal impacts of mass deportation: what’s at risk in Minnesota
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Governor Walz’s revised FY 2026-27 budget proposal makes some additional changes as budget conditions tighten
April 22, 2025 • Minnesota Budget Project
Child Care, Health Care, Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Taxes
In March, Governor Tim Walz released his revised budget proposal, which updates the initial budget proposal he released on January… Continue reading Governor Walz’s revised FY 2026-27 budget proposal makes some additional changes as budget conditions tighten
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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.