Every year, Minnesota Management and Budget gives Minnesotans an estimate of what the state needs in its “rainy day” fund… Continue reading Minnesota’s budget reserve is strong, let’s keep it strong
Author: Clark Goldenrod
Deputy Director (former),
Minnesota Budget Project
Minnesota’s October Economic Update shows good news for revenues, but the future’s not all roses
The recently released October Revenue and Economic Update gave us some improved news about the state’s economic and budget landscape. The quarterly… Continue reading Minnesota’s October Economic Update shows good news for revenues, but the future’s not all roses
Minnesota has lots of opportunities to support immigrants, strengthen economy, according to new report
During a time when immigrants are being targeted by harsh federal policies, states have a unique role to play to… Continue reading Minnesota has lots of opportunities to support immigrants, strengthen economy, according to new report
Trump administration continues assault on New Americans with new rule
A new “public charge” policy would make it harder for New Americans to keep their families together and puts new roadblocks on their path to citizenship.
Final transportation budget bill falls short of meeting the needs of Minnesotans
Despite several proposals put forward this legislative session to increase the amount of resources dedicated to building and maintaining Minnesota’s roads, bridges, and transit infrastructure, the FY 2020-21 budget only raises minimal additional revenues.
Minnesota’s July Economic Update shows higher revenues, economic growth for now
The recently released July Revenue and Economic Update gave us somewhat good news about the state’s economic and budget landscape.
Final education budget makes important investments, but leaves more to do to support all Minnesota students
The final E-12 education and higher education budgets for FY 2020-21 make important strides toward ensuring that more students across… Continue reading Final education budget makes important investments, but leaves more to do to support all Minnesota students
Raiding the state’s budget reserve today could hurt everyday Minnesotans tomorrow
It’s imperative to build a strong budget reserve when the state’s economic outlook is good, and Minnesota has made laudable progress. But that budget reserve will only work if we keep it strong and only use it when it’s needed.
Global budget deal reached Sunday; more work needed to pass final budget
On Sunday evening after weeks of negotiations, legislative leaders and Governor Tim Walz announced a global budget deal. This deal… Continue reading Global budget deal reached Sunday; more work needed to pass final budget
Driver’s licenses regardless of immigration status is good for Minnesotans, good for the economy
The Minnesota House passed expanded access to driver’s licenses regardless of immigration status as part of their omnibus transportation budget bill.