What do Minnesotans need to get through the continuing disruption from a pandemic and economic recession, and how do we… Continue reading Governor and Legislature lay out their visions for the FY 2022-23 budget
Author: Clark Goldenrod
Deputy Director (former),
Minnesota Budget Project
Driver’s licenses for all is important for building an equitable recovery
Expanding access to driver’s licenses regardless of immigration status would advance the economic success of our state. It would also… Continue reading Driver’s licenses for all is important for building an equitable recovery
What does improved April economic update mean for budget negotiations?
The state’s economic picture has improved compared to the February forecast, according to the recent April Revenue and Economic Update.… Continue reading What does improved April economic update mean for budget negotiations?
Expanding paid leave to more workers would build an equitable recovery
As we continue to live through a global pandemic and perhaps the most unequal recession in modern history, we have… Continue reading Expanding paid leave to more workers would build an equitable recovery
Walz’s supplemental budget calls for resources for greater investments
We have called on policymakers to take bold action to respond to the health, economic, and racial justice crises before… Continue reading Walz’s supplemental budget calls for resources for greater investments
We’re hiring a research intern
The Minnesota Budget Project is hiring a research intern to work with our team this summer. This internship provides an opportunity… Continue reading We’re hiring a research intern
The American Rescue Plan – a buoy for workers, families, essential public services, and the economy
The American Rescue Plan provides important and much needed economic support for struggling workers and their families, will protect and expand crucial public services that they count on, and will further jumpstart the economy, but funding is largely focused on the near-term.
Budget forecast shows welcome news but Minnesota needs resources for an equitable future
The state’s new budget projections give the latest on the continuing impact of the pandemic, and a preliminary sense of the… Continue reading Budget forecast shows welcome news but Minnesota needs resources for an equitable future
Walz’s proposed budget includes strong and fair revenues
Governor Tim Walz released what he called his “COVID-19 Recovery Budget” in the context of health, economic, and state revenue crises.
January economic update shows some improvement
The state’s economic picture has improved compared to the November forecast, but COVID-19 and the economic fallout are still hurting many Minnesotans’ health and economic stability, according to the state of Minnesota’s recent January Revenue and Economic Update.