Many of Minnesota’s priorities – from K-12 education, to financial aid for college students, to broadband access – are paid… Continue reading Proposed constitutional amendment would undermine general fund resources and underfund transportation
Author: Clark Goldenrod
Deputy Director (former),
Minnesota Budget Project
Governor Dayton’s proposed supplemental budget makes investments in education, health and human services, economic development, saves for the future
Governor Mark Dayton released his FY 2018-19 supplemental budget proposal today, focused on making strategic investments to support Minnesota’s economic success, prioritizing working… Continue reading Governor Dayton’s proposed supplemental budget makes investments in education, health and human services, economic development, saves for the future
February forecast brings welcome news, but uncertainty still reigns
Today the state’s Minnesota Management and Budget released the February Budget and Economic Forecast. The February forecast compares what the state would be… Continue reading February forecast brings welcome news, but uncertainty still reigns
Trump’s budget would pay for tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations by cutting supports for struggling Americans
Last week, President Donald Trump laid out his vision for the country in his FY 2019 proposed budget. Just a short… Continue reading Trump’s budget would pay for tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations by cutting supports for struggling Americans
Minnesota’s budget reserve an important source of stability in tough times
This fall, the state’s November Budget and Economic Forecast projected a slight state budget deficit for the remainder of the FY 2018-19… Continue reading Minnesota’s budget reserve an important source of stability in tough times
Minnesota’s January economic update shows welcome news for revenues and economy
The recently released January Revenue and Economic Update gave us somewhat welcome news about the state’s economic and budget landscape. The quarterly report… Continue reading Minnesota’s January economic update shows welcome news for revenues and economy
4 Reasons DACA should be restored ASAP
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) has improved about 800,000 lives in the United States, and 6,300 in Minnesota. However,… Continue reading 4 Reasons DACA should be restored ASAP
State of Working Minnesota: Low-wage workers still struggling in the economy with stagnant wages
Minnesota has experienced a fairly strong economic recovery since the Great Recession, with low overall unemployment and a growing economy.… Continue reading State of Working Minnesota: Low-wage workers still struggling in the economy with stagnant wages
Child Tax Credit in Senate tax bill provides minimal benefits to working families, harms immigrant families
The U.S. Senate is currently considering a tax bill that would provide the largest tax benefits to those already doing well in… Continue reading Child Tax Credit in Senate tax bill provides minimal benefits to working families, harms immigrant families
State budget adds to an uncertain future
With the state scheduled to release its latest Economic and Budget Forecast next Tuesday, it’s a good time to look back… Continue reading State budget adds to an uncertain future