Currently abortions are legal and protected in Minnesota under the state’s constitution. But many people across the country, including in our neighboring states, cannot access their full reproductive and health care rights or may have to travel and undergo significant costs and strains to do so.
Author: Clark Goldenrod
Deputy Director (former),
Minnesota Budget Project
State revenues are strong, but national economy is weakening
The state of Minnesota’s revenue picture for FY 2022 remains solid, but the national economic recovery is expected to be… Continue reading State revenues are strong, but national economy is weakening
What passed, what’s unfinished business after end of 2022 Legislative Session
On Monday, the 2022 Legislative Session officially ended, but what did policymakers actually pass into law? With a historic projected… Continue reading What passed, what’s unfinished business after end of 2022 Legislative Session
A quick look at the global budget agreement
Governor Tim Walz and legislative leaders announced targets on Wednesday for how they propose to allocate the remainder of the… Continue reading A quick look at the global budget agreement
House education proposals increase supports for students; Senate offers minimal changes
The Minnesota House and Senate present differing approaches to support students in their supplemental budget proposals. The House’s budget proposes… Continue reading House education proposals increase supports for students; Senate offers minimal changes
Minnesota House releases their budget targets
The Minnesota House’s newly released budget targets lay out their priorities for use of the state’s substantial budget surplus. They outline… Continue reading Minnesota House releases their budget targets
Minnesota April Economic Update includes first estimates of impact of Russia invasion of Ukraine
The state of Minnesota’s revenue picture to date is still solid, but the national economic recovery is now expected to… Continue reading Minnesota April Economic Update includes first estimates of impact of Russia invasion of Ukraine
Minnesota House and Senate lay out their budget and tax priorities
After we published this blog, the House released their budget targets. For updated House figures, check out Minnesota House releases… Continue reading Minnesota House and Senate lay out their budget and tax priorities
Walz’s updated budget proposal responds to larger state budget surplus
Policymakers have a historic opportunity this year to tackle the ongoing health and economic effects of the pandemic, and make… Continue reading Walz’s updated budget proposal responds to larger state budget surplus
How do Minnesota policymakers want to use Minnesota’s remaining ARP flexible funds?
Minnesota has unprecedented levels of resources to draw from this legislative session, including a large projected budget surplus and federal funding… Continue reading How do Minnesota policymakers want to use Minnesota’s remaining ARP flexible funds?