As the end of the 2021 Legislative Session inches closer, over 100 organizations from around Minnesota have called on state… Continue reading Over 100 organizations ask state leaders to make bold investments and raise revenues
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What does improved April economic update mean for budget negotiations?
The state’s economic picture has improved compared to the February forecast, according to the recent April Revenue and Economic Update.… Continue reading What does improved April economic update mean for budget negotiations?
The American Rescue Plan – a buoy for workers, families, essential public services, and the economy
The American Rescue Plan provides important and much needed economic support for struggling workers and their families, will protect and expand crucial public services that they count on, and will further jumpstart the economy, but funding is largely focused on the near-term.
Budget forecast shows welcome news but Minnesota needs resources for an equitable future
The state’s new budget projections give the latest on the continuing impact of the pandemic, and a preliminary sense of the… Continue reading Budget forecast shows welcome news but Minnesota needs resources for an equitable future
Walz’s proposed budget includes strong and fair revenues
Governor Tim Walz released what he called his “COVID-19 Recovery Budget” in the context of health, economic, and state revenue crises.
January economic update shows some improvement
The state’s economic picture has improved compared to the November forecast, but COVID-19 and the economic fallout are still hurting many Minnesotans’ health and economic stability, according to the state of Minnesota’s recent January Revenue and Economic Update.
Economic recovery would be strengthened by immigrant-inclusive COVID response
With the onset of winter, it’s clear that the coronavirus and accompanying economic disruption will continue to be with us… Continue reading Economic recovery would be strengthened by immigrant-inclusive COVID response
Legislature passes supports for Minnesota workers and businesses
Minnesota legislators voted to provide much-needed economic supports to workers and businesses in a one-day session earlier this week. As… Continue reading Legislature passes supports for Minnesota workers and businesses
A deep dive into budget forecast: what it does and doesn’t tell us
Minnesota isn’t sustainably bringing in enough revenues to fund its current commitments, which is showing up in a projected $1.3… Continue reading A deep dive into budget forecast: what it does and doesn’t tell us
November forecast notes challenges but Minnesota can draw on resources so we can care for each other
The state’s budget forecast highlights that improved state revenue figures are not necessarily tied to better well-being for everyday Minnesotans.