Minnesota Budget Bites

Governor Tim Walz's FY 2020-21 supplemental budget proposal released today focuses on passing a significant capital i...

Minnesota's positive budget balance coupled with continued modest economic growth give us short-term good news, however it also gives reasons for caution, with only a small structural balance in the next budget cycle before accounting for inflation and slowing economic growth in the future.

Minnesota’s overall high rank among states for various health outcomes masks worst-in-the-nation disparities. We must focus on addressing racial disparities and improving health equity to make Minnesota a state where everyone can live their healthiest lives.

The 2020 Legislative Session will involve a new player: the Legislative Budget Office, or LBO . The LBO will be respo...