Author: Minnesota Budget Project

The state’s April Economic Update finds that the outlook for the economy is still one of growth, but slower than previously projected,… Continue reading April Economic Update provides a note of caution

Minnesota legislators agreed yesterday to increase the state’s minimum wage. Working Minnesotans shouldn’t be in poverty, and increasing the minimum… Continue reading Minimum wage increase close to the finish line

The second major tax bill of the session is moving through the Minnesota House of Representatives this week, and it… Continue reading House tax bill boosts property tax refunds for renters and homeowners

Minnesota has recently turned the corner from more than a decade of frequent budget deficits to a $1.2 billion surplus. But… Continue reading Keys to a healthy state budget

Open enrollment for individuals and families who want to purchase private insurance through MNsure ends March 31. If you want to… Continue reading Time ticking for health insurance coverage through MNsure

The Minnesota Legislature took important steps to make the tax system work better for working Minnesotans today when it passed… Continue reading Tax bill includes improvements for working families, boosts reserves

As Minnesota enjoys a projected surplus after more than a decade of frequent budget deficits, policymakers are considering steps for… Continue reading Bill to boost budget reserve passes Senate committee

Priorities in the House budget targets released this afternoon include $550 million in tax cuts, $488 million in new spending, and $195… Continue reading A look at the House budget priorities

Minnesota’s projected $1.2 billion positive budget balance creates opportunities to keep our state moving in the right direction, according to… Continue reading Inside the February Forecast

Minnesotans who count on the Renters’ Credit so they don’t pay too much in property taxes have cause for optimism.… Continue reading House committee considers bills to improve renters’ property tax refunds