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Step one: Policymakers agree to $312 million in budget reductions in FY 2010-11
April 1, 2010 • Minnesota Budget Project
Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Taxes
First Phase Focuses on Budget Cuts The recent recession struck Minnesota hard. Many workers have lost their jobs, the number… Continue reading Step one: Policymakers agree to $312 million in budget reductions in FY 2010-11
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Governor Pawlenty solves FY 2010-11 deficit using federal resources, cuts to services
March 1, 2010 • Minnesota Budget Project
Minnesota Budget
2010 Legislative Session Starts Under Veil of Tension The 2010 Legislative Session began in a context full of tension. Although… Continue reading Governor Pawlenty solves FY 2010-11 deficit using federal resources, cuts to services
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February 2010 Economic Forecast: Slightly better now, slightly worse later
March 1, 2010 • Minnesota Budget Project
Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Budget Outlook
Minnesota’s short-term budget problems have eased slightly, according to the state’s February economic forecast. Last November, the forecast described a… Continue reading February 2010 Economic Forecast: Slightly better now, slightly worse later
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November 2009 Forecast: Continued economic woes bring more big deficits
January 1, 2010 • Minnesota Budget Project
Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Budget Outlook
A drop in expected revenue has created a $1.2 billion budget deficit in Minnesota’s current two-year budget cycle, FY 2010-11,… Continue reading November 2009 Forecast: Continued economic woes bring more big deficits
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Tax changes in the 2009 Legislative Session: Propsoals, vetoes, and unallotment
October 1, 2009 • Minnesota Budget Project
Minnesota Taxes
The Legislature and Governor Pawlenty Disagreed on the Role of Taxes in Resolving the State’s Budget Shortfall The primary challenge… Continue reading Tax changes in the 2009 Legislative Session: Propsoals, vetoes, and unallotment
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Unprecedented: Governor Pawlenty’s unallotments cut $2.7 billion from state budget
September 1, 2009 • Minnesota Budget Project
Minnesota Budget
Governor Makes Unprecedented Use of Unallotment Authority The primary challenge of the 2009 Legislative Session was to address Minnesota’s considerable… Continue reading Unprecedented: Governor Pawlenty’s unallotments cut $2.7 billion from state budget
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Surprise resolution to 2009 Legislative Session leaves long-term deficits
July 1, 2009 • Minnesota Budget Project
Minnesota Budget
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Few small business owners would be impacted by income tax increase on high-income households
May 1, 2009 • Minnesota Budget Project
Minnesota Taxes
No business or individual alone can provide for an educated workforce or safe roads and bridges. Taxes pay for these… Continue reading Few small business owners would be impacted by income tax increase on high-income households
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Consequences of Governor Pawlenty’s FY 2010-11 budget proposal
April 1, 2009 • Minnesota Budget Project
Minnesota Budget
Governor Pawlenty’s Budget Proposal Would Impact Struggling Minnesotans The State of Minnesota is in fiscal crisis. Minnesota faces a $6.4 billion… Continue reading Consequences of Governor Pawlenty’s FY 2010-11 budget proposal
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Tax fairness in Minnesota declines further in 2006: Explaining the 2009 Tax Incidence Study
April 1, 2009 • Nan Madden
Minnesota Taxes
Recent Trends Erode Fairness of Minnesota’s Tax System Every two years, the Minnesota Department of Revenue puts out a comprehensive… Continue reading Tax fairness in Minnesota declines further in 2006: Explaining the 2009 Tax Incidence Study
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Round two: Governor increases use of one-time resources in revised budget
April 1, 2009 • Minnesota Budget Project
Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Taxes
Governor’s Revised Budget Proposal Offers Short-Term Fix for Long-Term Budget Problems The real work of the 2009 Legislative Session –… Continue reading Round two: Governor increases use of one-time resources in revised budget
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Revenue-raising options to help close Minnesota’s FY 2010-11 budget deficit
March 1, 2009 • Minnesota Budget Project
Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Taxes
Minnesota Must Balance its FY 2010-11 Budget A weaker economy than previously predicted has meant less revenue than predicted, resulting… Continue reading Revenue-raising options to help close Minnesota’s FY 2010-11 budget deficit
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What is the Renters’ Credit/Circuit Breaker property tax refund?
March 1, 2009 • Minnesota Budget Project
Minnesota Taxes, Tax Credits for Minnesotans and Families
Minnesota’s property taxes are regressive, which means low- and middle-income Minnesotans pay a larger share of their income in property… Continue reading What is the Renters’ Credit/Circuit Breaker property tax refund?
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Round one: Governor’s initial budget proposal focuses on spending cuts and one-time measures
February 1, 2009 • Minnesota Budget Project
Child Care, Health Care, Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Taxes, Tax Credits for Minnesotans and Families
The Budget Debate Begins The 2009 budget discussion began when Governor Pawlenty released his budget proposal in late January. The… Continue reading Round one: Governor’s initial budget proposal focuses on spending cuts and one-time measures
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Kitchen table budget principles
January 27, 2009 • Minnesota Budget Project
Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Taxes
A joint release with the Organizing Apprenticeship Project By Jermaine Toney, Organizing Apprenticeship Project The State of Minnesota, and Minnesota… Continue reading Kitchen table budget principles
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Punting the problem: 2008 Legislative Session ends with a short-term solution
January 1, 2009 • Minnesota Budget Project
Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Budget Outlook
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The lost decade: Taking a closer look at Minnesota’s public investments in the 2000s
December 1, 2008 • Minnesota Budget Project
Child Care, Health Care, Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Taxes
Executive Summary No individual person or business alone can provide an adequate supply of safe and affordable housing, quality schools,… Continue reading The lost decade: Taking a closer look at Minnesota’s public investments in the 2000s
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Preserving fairness and federal revenues: A common-sense approach to the estate tax
September 1, 2008 • Minnesota Budget Project
Federal Issues, Federal Taxes
Why it Matters: The Estate Tax Keeps our Tax System Fair and Adequate and Encourages Charitable Giving The estate tax… Continue reading Preserving fairness and federal revenues: A common-sense approach to the estate tax
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The Pay-As-You-Go rule: A return to fiscal responsibility
September 1, 2008 • Minnesota Budget Project
Federal Budget, Federal Issues, Federal Taxes
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Federal fiscal relief to Minnesota can help combat budget deficit and aid ailing economy
September 1, 2008 • Minnesota Budget Project
Federal Budget, Federal Issues, Minnesota Budget
Amid numerous signs that the U.S. economy was faltering, Congress quickly passed a $168 billion federal economic stimulus package in… Continue reading Federal fiscal relief to Minnesota can help combat budget deficit and aid ailing economy
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Federal appropriations: Impact on Minnesota
September 1, 2008 • Minnesota Budget Project
Federal Budget, Federal Issues
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State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP): Keeping Minnesotans healthy
September 1, 2008 • Minnesota Budget Project
Federal Budget, Federal Issues, Health Care
Why It Matters: SCHIP Keeps Minnesota’s Children and Parents Healthy Nearly 40,000 Minnesotans, including children, parents, caregivers and pregnant women,… Continue reading State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP): Keeping Minnesotans healthy
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The Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) debate: What’s at stake
September 1, 2008 • Minnesota Budget Project
Federal Issues, Federal Taxes
In 1969, days before leaving his post, U.S. Treasury Secretary Joseph Barr stunned the public when he presented Congress with… Continue reading The Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) debate: What’s at stake
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Reducing poverty in Minnesota
September 1, 2008 • Minnesota Budget Project
Federal Issues, Income and Work
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Racial reform of the estate tax: A solution in search of a problem
May 1, 2008 • Minnesota Budget Project
Federal Issues, Federal Taxes
What is the Estate Tax? The estate tax can best be described as an inheritance tax on very wealthy estates… Continue reading Racial reform of the estate tax: A solution in search of a problem
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Tough decisions in the 2008 Legislative Session leave even tougher choices for 2009
May 1, 2008 • Minnesota Budget Project
Health Care, Minnesota Budget
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Addressing inequality: 2007 Legislative Session still leaves many children behind
March 1, 2008 • Minnesota Budget Project
Child Care, Health Care, Minnesota Budget
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President’s proposed budget cuts would hurt Minnesotans and increase Minnesota’s budget deficit
March 1, 2008 • Minnesota Budget Project
Federal Budget, Federal Issues
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Federal economic stimulus bill reaches more people, but leaves out quickest-acting measures
March 1, 2008 • Minnesota Budget Project
Federal Budget, Federal Issues, Minnesota Budget
Effective Stimulus Is Targeted, Timely and Temporary Amid numerous signs that the U.S. economy was faltering, Congress quickly took up… Continue reading Federal economic stimulus bill reaches more people, but leaves out quickest-acting measures
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Five-year economic recovery was a bust for Minnesota
December 1, 2007 • Minnesota Budget Project
Health Care, Income and Work
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Congress acts to cover more kids through State Children’s Health Insurance Program
October 1, 2007 • Minnesota Budget Project
Federal Budget, Federal Issues, Health Care
What is the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP)? Since its creation by Congress in 1997, the State Children’s Health… Continue reading Congress acts to cover more kids through State Children’s Health Insurance Program
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A better start for hungry families: Summary of the House Farm Bill
August 1, 2007 • Minnesota Budget Project
Federal Budget, Federal Issues
Food Stamps Provide Critical Support to Minnesota’s Families Food Stamps are the nation’s most successful anti-hunger initiative and prevent costly… Continue reading A better start for hungry families: Summary of the House Farm Bill
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Fighting hunger in Minnesota: The critical role of Food Stamps
May 1, 2007 • Minnesota Budget Project
Federal Budget, Federal Issues
Food Stamps: The Nation’s Most Successful Anti-Hunger Initiative In the late 1960s, medical studies revealed that American children were dying… Continue reading Fighting hunger in Minnesota: The critical role of Food Stamps
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Minnesota and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP): At a crossroads
May 1, 2007 • Minnesota Budget Project
Federal Budget, Federal Issues, Health Care
What is the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP)? Since its creation by Congress in 1997, the State Children’s Health… Continue reading Minnesota and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP): At a crossroads
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Tax fairness declining in Minnesota: Explaining the 2007 Tax Incidence Study
April 1, 2007 • Minnesota Budget Project
Minnesota Taxes
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2006 budget decisions leave much on the table for 2007
November 1, 2006 • Minnesota Budget Project
Health Care, Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Taxes
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Line-item veto proposal would give President Bush authority to cut programs
August 1, 2006 • Minnesota Budget Project
Federal Budget, Federal Issues
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Sources of revenue considered in the 2006 Legislative Session
May 2, 2006 • Minnesota Budget Project
Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Taxes
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Repeal of the federal estate tax: Unaffordable and unfair
May 1, 2006 • Minnesota Budget Project
Federal Issues, Federal Taxes
As the Minnesota Budget Project works to promote a balanced approach to the federal budget, we have been keeping our… Continue reading Repeal of the federal estate tax: Unaffordable and unfair
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Minnesota’s taxes: Who pays and how much
April 1, 2006 • Minnesota Budget Project
Minnesota Taxes
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Impact of the President’s proposed 2007 budget on Minnesota
March 8, 2006 • Minnesota Budget Project
Child Care, Federal Budget, Federal Issues
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Income inequality in Minnesota 2006
January 25, 2006 • Minnesota Budget Project
Income and Work
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The budget conference agreement’s impact on Minnesota
January 17, 2006 • Minnesota Budget Project
Child Care, Federal Budget, Federal Issues, Health Care
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The FY 2006-07 budget: Impact on working families and individuals
August 1, 2005 • Minnesota Budget Project
Child Care, Health Care, Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Taxes, Tax Credits for Minnesotans and Families
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The FY 2006-07 budget: Impact on populations with unique needs
July 1, 2005 • Minnesota Budget Project
Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Taxes, Tax Credits for Minnesotans and Families
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The FY 2006-07 budget: Impact on children & youth
July 1, 2005 • Minnesota Budget Project
Child Care, Health Care, Minnesota Budget
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Congressional budget resolution increases deficit, cuts services for low-income Minnesotans, and cuts taxes for the wealthy
May 1, 2005 • Minnesota Budget Project
Federal Budget, Federal Issues, Health Care
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President Bush’s budget would harm Minnesotans
March 1, 2005 • Minnesota Budget Project
Child Care, Federal Budget, Federal Issues
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Low-income Minnesotans could lose big in federal budget
March 1, 2005 • Minnesota Budget Project
Federal Budget, Federal Issues, Federal Taxes, Health Care
Each year, Congress is required by law to develop a “budget resolution” which sets limitations on spending and on tax… Continue reading Low-income Minnesotans could lose big in federal budget
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Federal budget decisions would have serious consequences for Minnesotans and the state’s fiscal health
February 1, 2005 • Minnesota Budget Project
Federal Budget, Federal Issues, Health Care