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
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.
House committee considers bills to improve renters’ property tax refunds
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
Minimum wage should keep up with the cost of living
One of the most compelling reasons why there is so much momentum to increase the minimum wage is that it… Continue reading Minimum wage should keep up with the cost of living
Governor Dayton’s supplemental budget sets his tax and budget priorities
Governor Dayton today released the outline of his supplemental budget, which proposes $616 million in tax cuts, $455 million more for… Continue reading Governor Dayton’s supplemental budget sets his tax and budget priorities
Our top five for 2014
The 2014 Legislative Session may only last a few months, but policymakers should make the most of that time with… Continue reading Our top five for 2014
2014 session starts with a bang for Working Family Credit
One of our top priorities for this legislative session is off to a great start. On Tuesday, the first day of the… Continue reading 2014 session starts with a bang for Working Family Credit
February Forecast has good news for the state, but proceed with caution
The state’s February 2014 Economic Forecast released today brought good news for Minnesota. The state projects a $1.2 billion positive balance for… Continue reading February Forecast has good news for the state, but proceed with caution
Minimum wage and Working Family Credit are complementary, not competitors
State tax credits and the minimum wage have their greatest success when they work together, according to a Minneapolis Star Tribune… Continue reading Minimum wage and Working Family Credit are complementary, not competitors
Economic recovery leaves many Minnesotans out in the cold
Even though the Great Recession officially ended in 2009, many Minnesotans are still struggling to find jobs and get back… Continue reading Economic recovery leaves many Minnesotans out in the cold
New report: Minnesota’s policies promote financial security, but communities of color often left behind
A new report from the Corporation for Enterprise Development (CFED) finds Minnesota does well on many aspects of its Assets… Continue reading New report: Minnesota’s policies promote financial security, but communities of color often left behind