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
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July economic update shows little change in Minnesota revenues, national economic projections
July 18, 2024 • Haleigh Sinclair
Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Budget Outlook
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.
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In 2024 session, policymakers progress toward improving health care and child care
May 29, 2024 • Jessie Luévano
Child Care, Health Care, Minnesota Budget
While 2024 was not a budget-setting year for the state, policymakers made use of the limited resources they had to build on last year’s transformational investments and took steps to set the state up for a brighter future. This blog takes a look at the policy and budget decisions made this year to make affordable health care and child care available to more Minnesotans.
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2024 Legislature passes improvements in Child Tax Credit, tax-filing process
May 28, 2024 • Nan Madden
Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Taxes, Tax Credits for Minnesotans and Families
The Minnesota Legislature passed some investments in Minnesota families’ economic well-being and improving their tax-filing experience in this year’s final… Continue reading 2024 Legislature passes improvements in Child Tax Credit, tax-filing process
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Decisions in session’s final days should strengthen health care and child care for Minnesotans
May 14, 2024 • Jessie Luévano
Child Care, Health Care, Minnesota Budget
In 2023, policymakers made transformational budget investments for the well-being of Minnesotans and their families. While 2024 is not a budget-setting year for the state, there are policy decisions at play in the final days of the legislative session that could set the stage for further progress next year.
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Child Tax Credit and tax-filing improvements in play in final 2024 tax negotiations
May 13, 2024 • Nan Madden
Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Taxes, Tax Credits for Minnesotans and Families
Minnesota policymakers could be less than two weeks away from enacting into law innovations and improvements in the Child Tax… Continue reading Child Tax Credit and tax-filing improvements in play in final 2024 tax negotiations