Tag: Minnesota economy

Looking under the hood of the state’s February Budget Forecast: Despite better numbers, warning lights are flashing

In the near term, Minnesota is showing a projected general fund surplus of $3.7 billion for the current budget cycle… Continue reading Looking under the hood of the state’s February Budget Forecast: Despite better numbers, warning lights are flashing

July economic update shows little change in Minnesota revenues, national economic projections

Minnesota ended the fiscal year with revenues a bit above prior projections. The national economic picture remains consistent with previous forecasts, according to the July Revenue and Economic Update from Minnesota Management and Budget. Here are our top takeaways.

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 November Budget Forecast is a mixed bag

Earlier this month, Minnesota Management and Budget released the state’s November Budget and Economic Forecast. This forecast is one of… Continue reading Minnesota’s November Budget Forecast is a mixed bag

Recent information points to stronger state budget picture

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

Latest economic report shows state revenues on track with projected large surpluses

Both the state of Minnesota’s revenues and the national economic forecast are slightly improved compared to the February forecast, according… Continue reading Latest economic report shows state revenues on track with projected large surpluses

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