As Minnesota policy-watchers get ready for the next legislative session, recent budget reports suggest that Minnesota will likely project a… Continue reading Recent information points to stronger state budget picture
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What passed, what’s unfinished business after end of 2022 Legislative Session
On Monday, the 2022 Legislative Session officially ended, but what did policymakers actually pass into law? With a historic projected… Continue reading What passed, what’s unfinished business after end of 2022 Legislative Session
Walz’s updated budget proposal responds to larger state budget surplus
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
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?
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
Historic state budget forecast presents historic opportunity
The forecast projects a $7.7 billion general fund surplus for the current FY 2022-23 budget cycle, and a $6.0 billion structural balance for the upcoming FY 2024-25 budget cycle. These projections represent a historic opportunity to make transformational changes to build a more equitable recovery.
Governor and Legislature lay out their visions for the FY 2022-23 budget
What do Minnesotans need to get through the continuing disruption from a pandemic and economic recession, and how do we… Continue reading Governor and Legislature lay out their visions for the FY 2022-23 budget
Economic update shows COVID-19’s impact, need for federal action
COVID-19 is still a major threat to the country’s health, economy, and public services we all count on. The state… Continue reading Economic update shows COVID-19’s impact, need for federal action
Quick facts to understanding the Minneapolis Police Department budget
The killing of George Floyd in the hands of the Minneapolis Police Department sparked global protests and conversations all across the U.S.… Continue reading Quick facts to understanding the Minneapolis Police Department budget
Anti-racist principles would ensure equitable COVID recovery
Coronavirus is disproportionately harming the economic well-being and health of BIPOC communities (Black, Indigenous, People of Color). A recent report… Continue reading Anti-racist principles would ensure equitable COVID recovery