It’s that time of year again. The 2019 Legislative Session is beginning, so the Minnesota Budget Project team is getting… Continue reading Good session to you! Let’s make racial equity a key focus this year
Author: Clark Goldenrod
Deputy Director (former),
Minnesota Budget Project
Minnesota’s November budget forecast shows good news for right now, but the future’s looking iffy
Today’s forecasted surplus gives policymakers an opportunity to build toward shared prosperity that reaches Minnesotans across the state, whether in… Continue reading Minnesota’s November budget forecast shows good news for right now, but the future’s looking iffy
October Economic Update shows higher state revenues, but mixed news on economic growth
The recently released October Revenue and Economic Update gave us mixed news about the state’s economic and budget landscape. The quarterly report from… Continue reading October Economic Update shows higher state revenues, but mixed news on economic growth
New federal rule would increase hardship among New Americans
This weekend, draft language for a new “public charge” rule was released by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This rule… Continue reading New federal rule would increase hardship among New Americans
Refugees important to Minnesota’s workforce
Employers who hire refugees see lower turnover and choose from a wider pool of potential employees. That’s what a new report from… Continue reading Refugees important to Minnesota’s workforce
New proposed rule from Trump administration would harm New American families
Earlier this spring, a proposed new federal rule was released that would make it harder for New Americans to thrive and… Continue reading New proposed rule from Trump administration would harm New American families
Supplemental budget proposals on the table, but very different priorities
As we finish up the last week of the state’s legislative session, the Legislature has passed their initial budget and… Continue reading Supplemental budget proposals on the table, but very different priorities
House budget targets devote 2/3 of surplus to taxes, transportation
The Minnesota House of Representatives’ budget targets tell us how they propose to allocate the state’s projected $329 million surplus for… Continue reading House budget targets devote 2/3 of surplus to taxes, transportation
April Economic Update shows revenues on track
The recently released April Revenue and Economic Update gave us good news about the state’s economic and budget landscape. The quarterly report… Continue reading April Economic Update shows revenues on track
Undocumented immigrants pay $83 million in state taxes, would pay more with immigration reform
Undocumented immigrants play a vital role in Minnesota’s economy and currently pay an estimated $83 million in state and local… Continue reading Undocumented immigrants pay $83 million in state taxes, would pay more with immigration reform