Author: Minnesota Budget Project

For the state’s economy to grow, Minnesota needs to invest in a strong and stable workforce. The entire state benefits when… Continue reading House and Senate make key investments in economic development and housing

The Senate omnibus tax bill has similar goals to Governor Dayton’s and the House’s tax proposals: make the state’s tax system… Continue reading Senate omnibus tax bill shares goals with Governor and House, but differs in the details

When the House and Senate released their committee targets in March, we were surprised that the health and human services… Continue reading Health and human services omnibus bills make good investments using wrong resources

As the Legislature passes budget bills to invest in our kids, our workers and our communities, legislators also need to figure out how… Continue reading House omnibus tax bill’s priorities include progressivity and lower property taxes

We know a quality school system plays a critical role in a state’s economic success, and making sure that all… Continue reading E-12 omnibus bills make significant investments in our children

By 2018, Minnesota’s employers are expected to require one of the most highly educated workforces in the nation, with 70 percent… Continue reading Higher education budget bills focus on making college affordable

Our priorities for the FY 2014-15 state budget are to raise revenues to resolve the budget deficit and invest in… Continue reading Governor Dayton’s budget provides a good framework for final budget legislation

Later today, the Senate Tax Committee is expected to hear Senate File 1034, the Health and Human Services omnibus bill. We… Continue reading Repealing the provider tax puts vital health care services at risk

It’s April in Minnesota, which means many of us are caught up in the budget discussions brewing at the state… Continue reading A first look at sequestration’s impact on Minnesota