Minnesota has recently turned the corner after more than a decade of frequent budget deficits, and now has a $1.9 billion… Continue reading House budget plan sets Minnesota on the wrong course
Author: Minnesota Budget Project
The Minnesota Budget Project is a research and advocacy organization that pursues policy solutions so that all Minnesotans can thrive, regardless of who they are or where they live. Established more than 25 years ago, the Minnesota Budget Project is a nonpartisan project of the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits.
Legislators preparing to set budget priorities
Last week many concerned Minnesotans testified on the needs of our state at the House Ways and Means Committee hearing on budget resolutions.… Continue reading Legislators preparing to set budget priorities
Minnesota’s tax system fairer; proposed legislation would take us backward
There’s more evidence that the efforts Minnesota has taken to more equitably share the responsibility for funding schools, roads, nursing… Continue reading Minnesota’s tax system fairer; proposed legislation would take us backward
Dayton’s supplemental budget focuses on children, broadening economic security
Governor Mark Dayton today released the outline of his supplemental budget. We’re looking forward to seeing the details, but here’s our… Continue reading Dayton’s supplemental budget focuses on children, broadening economic security
Federal data affirm Minnesota’s choice to raise the minimum wage
American workers earning the least saw wage gains from 2013 to 2014. Those gains were largely in states where the minimum… Continue reading Federal data affirm Minnesota’s choice to raise the minimum wage
Dayton makes investments in workforce development, supportive housing and transit
In our final bite on Governor Mark Dayton’s budget proposal, we look at how he seeks to strengthen the state’s… Continue reading Dayton makes investments in workforce development, supportive housing and transit
Dayton’s health and human services budget invests in critical supports to Minnesota’s most vulnerable
Governor Mark Dayton’s budget proposal for health and human services would improve access to vital services for some of Minnesota’s… Continue reading Dayton’s health and human services budget invests in critical supports to Minnesota’s most vulnerable
February forecast’s strong surplus creates opportunity to invest
The state’s February 2015 Economic Forecast released today shows good news for three budget cycles. After years of deficits and cuts in services, these… Continue reading February forecast’s strong surplus creates opportunity to invest
Governor Dayton invests in Minnesota’s students
We’ve been sifting through Governor Mark Dayton’s budget. Previously we analyzed his tax and child care proposals, and now we’re looking into his education proposals. In his… Continue reading Governor Dayton invests in Minnesota’s students
Tip penalty threatens economic security for Minnesotans
The economic security of tipped workers in Minnesota is threatened by House File 1027, which passed the House Job Growth and Energy Affordability Policy… Continue reading Tip penalty threatens economic security for Minnesotans