Every year, Minnesota Management and Budget gives Minnesotans an estimate of what the state needs in its “rainy day” fund… Continue reading Minnesota’s budget reserve is strong, let’s keep it strong
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Raiding the state’s budget reserve today could hurt everyday Minnesotans tomorrow
It’s imperative to build a strong budget reserve when the state’s economic outlook is good, and Minnesota has made laudable progress. But that budget reserve will only work if we keep it strong and only use it when it’s needed.
Minnesota’s budget reserve an important source of stability in tough times
This fall, the state’s November Budget and Economic Forecast projected a slight state budget deficit for the remainder of the FY 2018-19… Continue reading Minnesota’s budget reserve an important source of stability in tough times
Minnesota’s November budget forecast shows deficits amid high uncertainty
Predicting the future is a tricky business, especially in uncertain times. But nonetheless today’s state budget and economic forecast is… Continue reading Minnesota’s November budget forecast shows deficits amid high uncertainty
Senate budget targets call for tax cuts, cuts to health and human services, some investments
The Minnesota Senate recently released its budget targets, which describe how they propose using the state’s projected $1.7 billion surplus in… Continue reading Senate budget targets call for tax cuts, cuts to health and human services, some investments
Strong budget reserve is fiscally responsible, essential to support Minnesotans in next economic downturn
In recent years, Minnesota has taken important steps to build up the state’s budget reserve. And thanks to this good… Continue reading Strong budget reserve is fiscally responsible, essential to support Minnesotans in next economic downturn