2023 tax conference committee weighs similarities, differences in House, Senate, Walz tax plans

This year, policymakers are considering transformational changes and long-overdue investments to make Minnesota a state where all can thrive. That… Continue reading 2023 tax conference committee weighs similarities, differences in House, Senate, Walz tax plans

House Property Tax Division bill includes transformational changes to the Renters’ Credit

One of the highlights of last year’s tax discussion is moving forward again this session: a game-changing proposal to simplify… Continue reading House Property Tax Division bill includes transformational changes to the Renters’ Credit

A closer look at the 2022 tax agreement

Minnesota’s 2022 Legislative Session ended on May 23 with much unfinished business, including a tax agreement reached by the House and Senate conference committee that was not enacted into law. This agreement reflected the two different philosophies that the Republican majority in the Minnesota Senate and the Democratic majority in the Minnesota House brought into those negotiations.

House tax bill includes transformational changes to the Renters’ Credit

The Minnesota House has proposed revolutionary changes to simplify the Renters’ Credit and significantly expand the number of low- and… Continue reading House tax bill includes transformational changes to the Renters’ Credit

Racial opportunity gaps persist despite prosperity for some

A national study finds that Minnesota is one of the worst states for racial disparities in economic security and opportunities… Continue reading Racial opportunity gaps persist despite prosperity for some

Walz’s supplemental budget calls for resources for greater investments

We have called on policymakers to take bold action to respond to the health, economic, and racial justice crises before… Continue reading Walz’s supplemental budget calls for resources for greater investments

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