Governor Dayton’s budget seeks to put the brakes on more than a decade of budget deficits, gimmicks and deep cuts… Continue reading Governor Dayton’s budget proposal part 4: Economic development, housing, assistance for low-income Minnesotans, veterans
Author: Minnesota Budget Project
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Renters’ Credit by the numbers
The Renters’ Credit is an increasingly important tool for ensuring tax fairness for thousands of Minnesotans, according to our latest… Continue reading Renters’ Credit by the numbers
A happy Valentine’s Day for health care reform
More than 87,000 Minnesotans will have access to affordable and meaningful health insurance beginning in 2014, including 34,000 who currently have no insurance.… Continue reading A happy Valentine’s Day for health care reform
Renters should be included in property tax reform
Improvements to the Renters’ Credit should be part of tax reform passed this legislative session. Here’s why. Governor Dayton and… Continue reading Renters should be included in property tax reform
National report confirms: Minnesota has more work to do on tax fairness
A national report confirms what many Minnesotans already know: Minnesota’s tax system does not share the responsibility for funding public… Continue reading National report confirms: Minnesota has more work to do on tax fairness
Governor Dayton’s budget proposal part 3: Education
An educated Minnesota is critical for the state’s economic success. Governor Dayton’s FY 2014-15 budget proposal demonstrates his vision for education in… Continue reading Governor Dayton’s budget proposal part 3: Education
Just in time for Minnesota’s tax debate
How important is it for Minnesota to reform our tax system? According to an issue brief we recently released, it’s… Continue reading Just in time for Minnesota’s tax debate
Governor Dayton’s budget proposal part 2: Tax reform
After many years of budget deficits and deep cuts to services, it’s time to instead invest in our communities and… Continue reading Governor Dayton’s budget proposal part 2: Tax reform
January economic update shows good and bad news
State revenues are coming in much higher than expected. The January 2013 Economic Update from Minnesota Management and Budget told… Continue reading January economic update shows good and bad news
Governor Dayton’s budget proposal Part 1: Health care reform
The state budget plan released by Gov. Mark Dayton yesterday seeks to end the cycle of deficits and put the… Continue reading Governor Dayton’s budget proposal Part 1: Health care reform