Governor Walz’s revised FY 2026-27 budget proposal makes some additional changes as budget conditions tighten

In March, Governor Tim Walz released his revised budget proposal, which updates the initial budget proposal he released on January… Continue reading Governor Walz’s revised FY 2026-27 budget proposal makes some additional changes as budget conditions tighten

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.

Our first look at Governor Walz’s FY 2026-27 budget proposal 

For analysis of Governor Tim Walz’s revised FY 2026-27 budget proposal, see Governor Walz’s revised FY 2026-27 budget proposal makes… Continue reading Our first look at Governor Walz’s FY 2026-27 budget proposal 

Governor Walz’s supplemental budget proposal lays out his priorities

Last week, Governor Tim Walz released his governor’s supplemental budget proposal. The administration described the priorities for his budget as… Continue reading Governor Walz’s supplemental budget proposal lays out his priorities

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

Walz tax plan expands Working Family Credit, funds investments in schools and communities

Narrowly defined, the primary responsibility for policymakers this legislative session is to pass the state’s next two-year budget. But more… Continue reading Walz tax plan expands Working Family Credit, funds investments in schools and communities

Governor Walz’s revised budget raises additional revenues, adjusts spending to build shared prosperity

Governor Tim Walz’s revised budget retains the Walz/Flanagan administration’s “One Minnesota” priorities, and augments the surplus by maintaining and raising revenues to invest in health care, education, broader economic opportunity, and transportation.

Walz-Flanagan human services budget proposal focuses on people

Governor Tim Walz’s budget proposes over $300 million in new health and human services investments to help Minnesotans stay healthy… Continue reading Walz-Flanagan human services budget proposal focuses on people