Minnesota legislators voted to provide much-needed economic supports to workers and businesses in a one-day session earlier this week. As… Continue reading Legislature passes supports for Minnesota workers and businesses
Author: Clark Goldenrod
Deputy Director (former),
Minnesota Budget Project
A deep dive into budget forecast: what it does and doesn’t tell us
Minnesota isn’t sustainably bringing in enough revenues to fund its current commitments, which is showing up in a projected $1.3… Continue reading A deep dive into budget forecast: what it does and doesn’t tell us
November forecast notes challenges but Minnesota can draw on resources so we can care for each other
The state’s budget forecast highlights that improved state revenue figures are not necessarily tied to better well-being for everyday Minnesotans.
October special session legislation includes first-time efforts for equity in bonding package
Minnesota policymakers passed a long-awaited infrastructure package when they convened on October 12 for their fifth special session of the… Continue reading October special session legislation includes first-time efforts for equity in bonding package
Economic update shows COVID-19’s impact, need for federal action
COVID-19 is still a major threat to the country’s health, economy, and public services we all count on. The state… Continue reading Economic update shows COVID-19’s impact, need for federal action
Budget reserve is one tool to put people first during tough times
Every year, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) gives Minnesotans an estimate of what the state needs in its “rainy day”… Continue reading Budget reserve is one tool to put people first during tough times
Minnesota expecting continued revenue shortfalls; time for strong federal action
Last week brought us more sobering news about the ongoing damage that COVID-19 is expected to have on the economy,… Continue reading Minnesota expecting continued revenue shortfalls; time for strong federal action
July economic update shows state will need all the tools in the toolbox
The state’s quarterly economic report shows that projections for the national economy have gotten even worse. While state revenues have come in a bit ahead of what was predicted in May, the state is still on track for a more than $2 billion budget shortfall for the current budget cycle.
Work remains to advance health, safety, and economic security
What did and did not happen in the June special session to address Minnesotans’ health, safety, and economic priorities?
Special session begins; Minnesotans call for bold action
The COVID-19 crisis, and the longstanding crises in policing and racial inequity in Minnesota, have damaged our health, livelihoods, and communities. Policymakers must take bold steps to better ensure Minnesotans can stay healthy, safe, and get by economically in the immediate term, and invest in resilience in all communities for the future.