New data for FY 2011 from the U.S. Census Bureau show that Minnesota is about average in government revenues. We rank 27th… Continue reading Minnesota revenues are about average
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.
2013 tax bill makes progress toward economic and racial justice
The 2013 Legislative Session brought Minnesota some much-needed improvements to the tax system. The omnibus tax bill raises revenues to fund the… Continue reading 2013 tax bill makes progress toward economic and racial justice
Property tax refund improvements will benefit half a million Minnesota households
Talk about a policy change that makes a difference to hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans: More than 550,000 Minnesota households… Continue reading Property tax refund improvements will benefit half a million Minnesota households
July Economic Update brings good news for education, mixed news for the economy
The July 2013 Economic Update from Minnesota Management and Budget provides good news on the state’s ability to pay back the education… Continue reading July Economic Update brings good news for education, mixed news for the economy
Growing wealth gap harms families and the economy
Over the last 25 years, the wealth gap between white and African-American families in the U. S. has nearly tripled,… Continue reading Growing wealth gap harms families and the economy
Happy New (Fiscal) Year!
Today’s a big day for Minnesota – it’s the start of the new fiscal year. Many elements of the state’s… Continue reading Happy New (Fiscal) Year!
New Americans crucial to Minnesota’s economy
New Americans are making up a growing share of Minnesota’s population, and research from the Immigration Policy Center shows that they play… Continue reading New Americans crucial to Minnesota’s economy
Five months that changed Minnesota
January 2013: Minnesota faced a $1.1 billion budget shortfall, the state was not raising revenues needed to fund its priorities and… Continue reading Five months that changed Minnesota
U.S. farm bill would mean loss of food support for thousands of Minnesotans
The U.S. House’s 2013 farm bill passed the House Agriculture Committee last month, and will soon be heard on the… Continue reading U.S. farm bill would mean loss of food support for thousands of Minnesotans
E-12 omnibus budget bill invests in all-day kindergarten and narrowing the achievement gap
The E-12 education final omnibus bill (House File 630) for FY 2014-15 makes important investments toward ensuring that all Minnesota… Continue reading E-12 omnibus budget bill invests in all-day kindergarten and narrowing the achievement gap