Looking under the hood of the state’s February Budget Forecast: Despite better numbers, warning lights are flashing

In the near term, Minnesota is showing a projected general fund surplus of $3.7 billion for the current budget cycle… Continue reading Looking under the hood of the state’s February Budget Forecast: Despite better numbers, warning lights are flashing

State’s February Budget Forecast shows challenges facing Minnesota, which will worsen if Congress makes big funding cuts

Minnesota continues to expect budget surpluses in the short term but a significant shortfall in the future, and the state budget situation has become more challenging, according to the state’s February 2025 Budget and Economic Forecast released on March 6.

Minnesota February Budget Forecast shows improvement

Minnesota’s state budget picture improved in the February Budget and Economic Forecast released last week by Minnesota Management and Budget. That… Continue reading Minnesota February Budget Forecast shows improvement

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