In his release of his FY 2020-21 budget proposal today, Governor Tim Walz outlined his priorities for “One Minnesota” that would raise funds to… Continue reading Governor Walz’s FY 2020-21 budget proposal makes important investments to build prosperity in Minnesota
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Minnesota’s January Economic Update shows reason for caution
The recently released January Revenue and Economic Update gave us unsettling news about the state’s economic and budget landscape. The quarterly report from… Continue reading Minnesota’s January Economic Update shows reason for caution
Investments in healthy people, healthy communities at stake this session with fate of provider tax
Funding for affordable health care for one million Minnesotans is at risk in the 2019 Legislative Session because the health care… Continue reading Investments in healthy people, healthy communities at stake this session with fate of provider tax
Good session to you! Let’s make racial equity a key focus this year
It’s that time of year again. The 2019 Legislative Session is beginning, so the Minnesota Budget Project team is getting… Continue reading Good session to you! Let’s make racial equity a key focus this year
Minnesota’s November budget forecast shows good news for right now, but the future’s looking iffy
Today’s forecasted surplus gives policymakers an opportunity to build toward shared prosperity that reaches Minnesotans across the state, whether in… Continue reading Minnesota’s November budget forecast shows good news for right now, but the future’s looking iffy
October Economic Update shows higher state revenues, but mixed news on economic growth
The recently released October Revenue and Economic Update gave us mixed news about the state’s economic and budget landscape. The quarterly report from… Continue reading October Economic Update shows higher state revenues, but mixed news on economic growth
2018 Legislative Session: What was accomplished, and what’s left for next year
The 2018 Legislative Session opened with some major tasks on policymakers’ to-do lists. By tradition, this was a year when… Continue reading 2018 Legislative Session: What was accomplished, and what’s left for next year
Supplemental budget proposals on the table, but very different priorities
As we finish up the last week of the state’s legislative session, the Legislature has passed their initial budget and… Continue reading Supplemental budget proposals on the table, but very different priorities
Legislative tax bill needs improvement; is there enough time left to make the grade?
I’ll admit it – I was hoping for a relatively quiet 2018 Legislative Session in terms of tax policy. Then… Continue reading Legislative tax bill needs improvement; is there enough time left to make the grade?
House budget targets devote 2/3 of surplus to taxes, transportation
The Minnesota House of Representatives’ budget targets tell us how they propose to allocate the state’s projected $329 million surplus for… Continue reading House budget targets devote 2/3 of surplus to taxes, transportation