State budgets that reflect community needs
We look at budgets as a set of priorities that should reflect our values as a community. State budget decisions effect whether Minnesota children get a quality education, whether young people have what they need to succeed, whether Minnesotans can find and keep good jobs that allow them to support themselves and their families, and whether our elders and neighbors living with disabilities are able to live with dignity in their own communities.
Our state budget analysis looks at budget proposals at play in the policy debate with a focus on public services that impact Minnesotans’ ability to be safe, healthy, and financially secure; what current economic conditions mean for Minnesotans and the state budget; and the importance of following sound budget practices. You’ll also find tools to better understand and engage in the budget-setting process.
Publications
Post
Not with a bang but a fizzle: Minnesota policymakers kick the can to 2027
June 3, 2026 • Minnesota Budget Project
Health Care, Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Taxes
In the 2026 Minnesota Legislative Session, we called on policymakers to take bold action to protect Minnesotans’ health and well-being… Continue reading Not with a bang but a fizzle: Minnesota policymakers kick the can to 2027
Post
How Walz‘s supplemental budget responds to dramatic federal cuts to Medicaid, SNAP
May 5, 2026 • Jessie Luévano
Health Care, Minnesota Budget
Governor Tim Walz’s supplemental budget proposal, released in March, shows us the administration’s starting approach for dealing with the harmful… Continue reading How Walz‘s supplemental budget responds to dramatic federal cuts to Medicaid, SNAP
Post
A first look at Governor Walz’s 2026 Supplemental Budget proposal
April 8, 2026 • Haleigh Sinclair
Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Taxes
Minnesota policymakers are facing a number of challenges, including the need to respond to the damaging impacts of federal actions.… Continue reading A first look at Governor Walz’s 2026 Supplemental Budget proposal
Post
Looking under the hood of the state’s February Budget Forecast: Despite better numbers, warning lights are flashing
March 31, 2026 • Carly Eckstrom
Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Budget Outlook
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
Post
Uncertainty, limited information, and a slowing economy are putting pressure on Minnesota’s long-term budget outlook
February 24, 2026 • Carly Eckstrom
Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Budget Outlook
On December 4, 2025, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released the November 2025 Budget and Economic Forecast, one of two… Continue reading Uncertainty, limited information, and a slowing economy are putting pressure on Minnesota’s long-term budget outlook