Today’s forecasted surplus gives policymakers an opportunity to build toward shared prosperity that reaches Minnesotans across the state, whether in… Continue reading Minnesota’s November budget forecast shows good news for right now, but the future’s looking iffy
Tag: 2018 Legislative Session
2018 Legislative Session: What was accomplished, and what’s left for next year
The 2018 Legislative Session opened with some major tasks on policymakers’ to-do lists. By tradition, this was a year when… Continue reading 2018 Legislative Session: What was accomplished, and what’s left for next year
Health and Human Services changes in vetoed Supplemental Budget Bill were a mixed bag
May 20th marked the closing of the 2018 Legislative Session, which was capped off with Governor Mark Dayton vetoing the… Continue reading Health and Human Services changes in vetoed Supplemental Budget Bill were a mixed bag
Legislative tax bill needs improvement; is there enough time left to make the grade?
I’ll admit it – I was hoping for a relatively quiet 2018 Legislative Session in terms of tax policy. Then… Continue reading Legislative tax bill needs improvement; is there enough time left to make the grade?
House budget targets devote 2/3 of surplus to taxes, transportation
The Minnesota House of Representatives’ budget targets tell us how they propose to allocate the state’s projected $329 million surplus for… Continue reading House budget targets devote 2/3 of surplus to taxes, transportation
Proposed constitutional amendment would undermine general fund resources and underfund transportation
Many of Minnesota’s priorities – from K-12 education, to financial aid for college students, to broadband access – are paid… Continue reading Proposed constitutional amendment would undermine general fund resources and underfund transportation
Governor Dayton’s proposed supplemental budget makes investments in education, health and human services, economic development, saves for the future
Governor Mark Dayton released his FY 2018-19 supplemental budget proposal today, focused on making strategic investments to support Minnesota’s economic success, prioritizing working… Continue reading Governor Dayton’s proposed supplemental budget makes investments in education, health and human services, economic development, saves for the future
February forecast brings welcome news, but uncertainty still reigns
Today the state’s Minnesota Management and Budget released the February Budget and Economic Forecast. The February forecast compares what the state would be… Continue reading February forecast brings welcome news, but uncertainty still reigns