Policymakers have a historic opportunity this year to tackle the ongoing health and economic effects of the pandemic, and make… Continue reading Walz’s updated budget proposal responds to larger state budget surplus
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How do Minnesota policymakers want to use Minnesota’s remaining ARP flexible funds?
Minnesota has unprecedented levels of resources to draw from this legislative session, including a large projected budget surplus and federal funding… Continue reading How do Minnesota policymakers want to use Minnesota’s remaining ARP flexible funds?
New budget forecast continues to show resources available to build an equitable recovery
The State of Minnesota is expected to see unprecedented levels of resources, including a strong boost in the short-term numbers,… Continue reading New budget forecast continues to show resources available to build an equitable recovery
A first look at Governor Walz’s supplemental budget proposal
The state of Minnesota has resources to draw on to start building a more equitable future, focusing on what Minnesotans… Continue reading A first look at Governor Walz’s supplemental budget proposal
A first look at Governor Walz’s budget proposal on expanding economic opportunity
The state of Minnesota is projecting an historic $7.7 billion surplus for the current FY 2022-2023 budget cycle. This presents… Continue reading A first look at Governor Walz’s budget proposal on expanding economic opportunity
Newest state revenue update affirms substantial resources are available to build an equitable recovery
The state of Minnesota’s revenue picture continues to improve, but the national economic recovery is expected to be a little… Continue reading Newest state revenue update affirms substantial resources are available to build an equitable recovery
States’ use of ARP flexible funds should prioritize a robust and equitable pandemic recovery
Many states, along with Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, have used their federal Fiscal Recovery Funds (FRF) to respond to… Continue reading States’ use of ARP flexible funds should prioritize a robust and equitable pandemic recovery
Latest data point to opportunity – and need – to build a stronger recovery
Even as the state’s revenues came in higher, the national economic outlook has weakened due to the spread of the delta variant of COVID-19 and supply chain disruptions. Read our take-aways and how policymakers should respond.
Unemployment Insurance supports workers, not a major cause of labor shortages
To keep workers across the nation safe from infection with COVID-19 and stabilize household incomes, in March 2020 Congress expanded… Continue reading Unemployment Insurance supports workers, not a major cause of labor shortages
Federal policy action protected health, economic well-being during pandemic
Federal COVID-19 relief actions reduced hardship during the pandemic and the dramatic economic disruption it caused in 2020, according to… Continue reading Federal policy action protected health, economic well-being during pandemic