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.

State’s October economic update shows higher revenue collections, stronger near-term economic growth

The latest state economic update contains several pieces of good news. Recent state revenues are stronger than anticipated and Minnesota… Continue reading State’s October economic update shows higher revenue collections, stronger near-term economic growth

Latest economic report shows Minnesota revenues coming in above forecast

Minnesota’s revenues are up, and the near-term national economic outlook is slightly improved compared to the February forecast, according to… Continue reading Latest economic report shows Minnesota revenues coming in above forecast

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

Minnesota’s February budget forecast reinforces the need for resources to fund the investments Minnesotans count on

Policymakers’ primary task in the upcoming legislative session will be to set a budget for the FY 2020-21 biennium, and… Continue reading Minnesota’s February budget forecast reinforces the need for resources to fund the investments Minnesotans count on

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

February Economic Forecast shows surpluses, but forecasters cite federal uncertainty and need for caution

The state’s Minnesota Management and Budget released the February Budget and Economic Forecast today. Here are our top takeaways: The February forecast… Continue reading February Economic Forecast shows surpluses, but forecasters cite federal uncertainty and need for caution