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
Tag: Minnesota budget
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
Tip penalty proposal in Minnesota House threatens economic security
The economic security of workers who receive hourly wages and tips in Minnesota is threatened by House File 4061, which was the… Continue reading Tip penalty proposal in Minnesota House threatens economic security
Minnesota’s January economic update shows welcome news for revenues and economy
The recently released January Revenue and Economic Update gave us somewhat welcome news about the state’s economic and budget landscape. The quarterly report… Continue reading Minnesota’s January economic update shows welcome news for revenues and economy
Four takeaways from the October Economic Update
Monday’s October Revenue and Economic Update gave us some unwelcome news. The quarterly report from Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) showed that while… Continue reading Four takeaways from the October Economic Update
Building a strong budget reserve is a no-brainer
A healthy budget reserve is a two-for-one deal for states, according to a new report from the Center for American Progress.… Continue reading Building a strong budget reserve is a no-brainer
Governor Dayton’s budget proposal part 3: Education
An educated Minnesota is critical for the state’s economic success. Governor Dayton’s FY 2014-15 budget proposal demonstrates his vision for education in… Continue reading Governor Dayton’s budget proposal part 3: Education
Governor Dayton’s budget proposal part 2: Tax reform
After many years of budget deficits and deep cuts to services, it’s time to instead invest in our communities and… Continue reading Governor Dayton’s budget proposal part 2: Tax reform