Undocumented immigrants play a vital role in Minnesota’s economy and paid $87 million in state and local taxes in 2012,… Continue reading Undocumented immigrants contribute $87 million in Minnesota taxes, more expected with immigration reform
Author: Minnesota Budget Project
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Undocumented immigrants contribute $77 million in Minnesota taxes, more with immigration reform
Undocumented immigrants play a vital role in Minnesota’s economy and currently pay $77 million in state and local taxes, according to a new… Continue reading Undocumented immigrants contribute $77 million in Minnesota taxes, more with immigration reform
Small businesses call for strategic investments in a durable prosperity for Minnesota
A group of small-business owners kicked off the 2016 Legislative Session with a message for policymakers: Large tax cuts aren’t… Continue reading Small businesses call for strategic investments in a durable prosperity for Minnesota
Governor Dayton’s 2016 tax proposal focuses on everyday Minnesotans through Working Family Credit, Child & Dependent Care Credit
In the tax portion of his supplemental budget proposal released today, Governor Mark Dayton continues to prioritize sustainable tax choices that move… Continue reading Governor Dayton’s 2016 tax proposal focuses on everyday Minnesotans through Working Family Credit, Child & Dependent Care Credit
Governor Dayton’s 2016 supplemental budget focuses on expanding opportunity, narrowing disparities
Governor Mark Dayton today released his supplemental budget, which focuses on making key investments to expand opportunity in Minnesota. The supplemental budget describes… Continue reading Governor Dayton’s 2016 supplemental budget focuses on expanding opportunity, narrowing disparities
IRS data doesn’t show that money walks
A new report out today relies on an incorrect use of IRS data to make claims about income leaving the… Continue reading IRS data doesn’t show that money walks
The big, important number in the forecast for working families with kids
According to last week’s state budget forecast, Minnesota’s Basic Sliding Fee Child Care Assistance is projected to serve 4,598 fewer families every month in… Continue reading The big, important number in the forecast for working families with kids
February Forecast shows surplus, but need for caution
The new state budget figures released today reflect the overall strength of Minnesota’s economy and demonstrate that some resources are available for policymakers to invest… Continue reading February Forecast shows surplus, but need for caution
Fair and sustainable tax decisions are essential to build a future of shared prosperity
The $900 million state budget surplus projected in today’s state February Forecast in part reflects the fact that our state economy is… Continue reading Fair and sustainable tax decisions are essential to build a future of shared prosperity
Minnesota’s most basic support for families is stuck in a 30-year-long time warp, and it’s hurting 64,000 of our kids
When a family falls on hard times, the Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) can provide some vital, basic resources to… Continue reading Minnesota’s most basic support for families is stuck in a 30-year-long time warp, and it’s hurting 64,000 of our kids