In March, Governor Tim Walz released his revised budget proposal, which updates the initial budget proposal he released on January… Continue reading Governor Walz’s revised FY 2026-27 budget proposal makes some additional changes as budget conditions tighten
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Our first look at Governor Walz’s FY 2026-27 budget proposal
For analysis of Governor Tim Walz’s revised FY 2026-27 budget proposal, see Governor Walz’s revised FY 2026-27 budget proposal makes… Continue reading Our first look at Governor Walz’s FY 2026-27 budget proposal
Minnesota college students increasingly facing basic economic, mental health challenges
No student should have to go hungry or worry about having stable housing. But Minnesota’s college students are increasingly finding… Continue reading Minnesota college students increasingly facing basic economic, mental health challenges
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The Minnesota Budget Project team is excited to announce our search for a Research Analyst who will produce timely and credible research… Continue reading Research and analysis wonk? Check out our open position
Passionate about public policy? We’re hiring a policy analyst
The Minnesota Budget Project team is excited to announce our search for a Policy Analyst who will produce analysis, identify, and… Continue reading Passionate about public policy? We’re hiring a policy analyst
Apply for a two-year state policy fellowship with the Minnesota Budget Project
To expand the diversity of voices that speak with authority in state policy debates, the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP)… Continue reading Apply for a two-year state policy fellowship with the Minnesota Budget Project
Minnesota’s July Economic Update shows higher state revenues, but mixed economic news
The recently released July Revenue and Economic Update gave us mixed news about the state’s economic and budget landscape. The quarterly report from… Continue reading Minnesota’s July Economic Update shows higher state revenues, but mixed economic news
Tip penalty proposal in Minnesota House threatens economic security
The economic security of workers who receive hourly wages and tips in Minnesota is threatened by House File 4061, which was the… Continue reading Tip penalty proposal in Minnesota House threatens economic security
Proposed constitutional amendment would undermine general fund resources and underfund transportation
Many of Minnesota’s priorities – from K-12 education, to financial aid for college students, to broadband access – are paid… Continue reading Proposed constitutional amendment would undermine general fund resources and underfund transportation
Families with children could pay higher taxes under tax conformity
The complex set of tax changes in the recent federal tax bill creates a set of challenging decisions for states like Minnesota.… Continue reading Families with children could pay higher taxes under tax conformity