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A first look at Governor Walz’s supplemental budget proposal
February 2, 2022 • Clark Goldenrod
Child Care, Health Care, Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Taxes, Tax Credits for Minnesotans and Families
The state of Minnesota has resources to draw on to start building a more equitable future, focusing on what Minnesotans… Continue reading A first look at Governor Walz’s supplemental budget proposal
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A first look at Governor Walz’s budget proposal on expanding economic opportunity
January 21, 2022 • Clark Goldenrod
Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Taxes, Tax Credits for Minnesotans and Families
The state of Minnesota is projecting an historic $7.7 billion surplus for the current FY 2022-2023 budget cycle. This presents… Continue reading A first look at Governor Walz’s budget proposal on expanding economic opportunity
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States’ use of ARP flexible funds should prioritize a robust and equitable pandemic recovery
January 14, 2022 • Clark Goldenrod
Federal Budget, Federal Issues, Minnesota Budget
Many states, along with Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, have used their federal Fiscal Recovery Funds (FRF) to respond to… Continue reading States’ use of ARP flexible funds should prioritize a robust and equitable pandemic recovery
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Newest state revenue update affirms substantial resources are available to build an equitable recovery
January 14, 2022 • Clark Goldenrod
Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Budget Outlook
The state of Minnesota’s revenue picture continues to improve, but the national economic recovery is expected to be a little… Continue reading Newest state revenue update affirms substantial resources are available to build an equitable recovery
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Historic state budget forecast presents historic opportunity
December 8, 2021 • Nan Madden
Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Budget Outlook
The forecast projects a $7.7 billion general fund surplus for the current FY 2022-23 budget cycle, and a $6.0 billion structural balance for the upcoming FY 2024-25 budget cycle. These projections represent a historic opportunity to make transformational changes to build a more equitable recovery.
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Potential state surplus could trigger reserve and tax changes
November 29, 2021 • Clark Goldenrod
Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Budget Outlook, Minnesota Taxes
As leaves change, and the days get colder and shorter, we’re getting ready for our favorite forecast – the state’s… Continue reading Potential state surplus could trigger reserve and tax changes
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Latest data point to opportunity – and need – to build a stronger recovery
October 26, 2021 • Clark Goldenrod
Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Budget Outlook
Even as the state’s revenues came in higher, the national economic outlook has weakened due to the spread of the delta variant of COVID-19 and supply chain disruptions. Read our take-aways and how policymakers should respond.
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Minnesota’s new FY 2022-23 budget takes important steps toward the recovery, falls short of transformational change
August 24, 2021 • Clark Goldenrod
Child Care, Health Care, Income and Inclusive Economy, Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Taxes
State policymakers had a critical task this legislative session: setting a state budget for the next two years that meets… Continue reading Minnesota’s new FY 2022-23 budget takes important steps toward the recovery, falls short of transformational change
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State’s July economic update shows strong revenue numbers
July 22, 2021 • Clark Goldenrod
Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Budget Outlook
We’re getting “back to normal”, but that isn’t enough The state of Minnesota’s revenue and economic picture continues to improve,… Continue reading State’s July economic update shows strong revenue numbers
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A quick look at the legislative global budget agreement
May 18, 2021 • Clark Goldenrod
Minnesota Budget
Governor Tim Walz and legislative leaders Monday announced their targets for the FY 2022-23 budget and how they will approach… Continue reading A quick look at the legislative global budget agreement
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Governor and Legislature lay out their visions for the FY 2022-23 budget
May 14, 2021 • Clark Goldenrod
Child Care, Health Care, Minnesota Budget
What do Minnesotans need to get through the continuing disruption from a pandemic and economic recession, and how do we… Continue reading Governor and Legislature lay out their visions for the FY 2022-23 budget
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Over 100 organizations ask state leaders to make bold investments and raise revenues
May 7, 2021 • Meghan Marriott
Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Taxes
As the end of the 2021 Legislative Session inches closer, over 100 organizations from around Minnesota have called on state… Continue reading Over 100 organizations ask state leaders to make bold investments and raise revenues
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What does improved April economic update mean for budget negotiations?
May 3, 2021 • Clark Goldenrod
Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Budget Outlook
The state’s economic picture has improved compared to the February forecast, according to the recent April Revenue and Economic Update.… Continue reading What does improved April economic update mean for budget negotiations?
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Walz’s supplemental budget calls for resources for greater investments
April 15, 2021 • Clark Goldenrod
Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Taxes, Tax Credits for Minnesotans and Families
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
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The American Rescue Plan – a buoy for workers, families, essential public services, and the economy
April 6, 2021 • Clark Goldenrod
Child Care, Federal Issues, Health Care, Income and Work, Minnesota Budget
The American Rescue Plan provides important and much needed economic support for struggling workers and their families, will protect and expand crucial public services that they count on, and will further jumpstart the economy, but funding is largely focused on the near-term.
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Budget forecast shows welcome news but Minnesota needs resources for an equitable future
March 2, 2021 • Clark Goldenrod
Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Budget Outlook
The state’s new budget projections give the latest on the continuing impact of the pandemic, and a preliminary sense of the… Continue reading Budget forecast shows welcome news but Minnesota needs resources for an equitable future
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Time to invest in affordable child care
February 16, 2021 • Betsy Hammer
Child Care, Minnesota Budget
Affordable, dependable child care helps children thrive, parents work or go to school, and employers fill essential job openings. But… Continue reading Time to invest in affordable child care
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Walz’s proposed budget includes strong and fair revenues
January 27, 2021 • Clark Goldenrod
Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Taxes
Governor Tim Walz released what he called his “COVID-19 Recovery Budget” in the context of health, economic, and state revenue crises.
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January economic update shows some improvement
January 21, 2021 • Clark Goldenrod
Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Budget Outlook
The state’s economic picture has improved compared to the November forecast, but COVID-19 and the economic fallout are still hurting many Minnesotans’ health and economic stability, according to the state of Minnesota’s recent January Revenue and Economic Update.
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A deep dive into budget forecast: what it does and doesn’t tell us
December 18, 2020 • Clark Goldenrod
Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Budget Outlook
Minnesota isn’t sustainably bringing in enough revenues to fund its current commitments, which is showing up in a projected $1.3… Continue reading A deep dive into budget forecast: what it does and doesn’t tell us
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Legislature passes supports for Minnesota workers and businesses
December 18, 2020 • Clark Goldenrod
Child Care, Income and Work, Minnesota Budget
Minnesota legislators voted to provide much-needed economic supports to workers and businesses in a one-day session earlier this week. As… Continue reading Legislature passes supports for Minnesota workers and businesses
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November forecast notes challenges but Minnesota can draw on resources so we can care for each other
December 1, 2020 • Clark Goldenrod
Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Budget Outlook
The state’s budget forecast highlights that improved state revenue figures are not necessarily tied to better well-being for everyday Minnesotans.
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October special session legislation includes first-time efforts for equity in bonding package
October 30, 2020 • Clark Goldenrod
Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Taxes
Minnesota policymakers passed a long-awaited infrastructure package when they convened on October 12 for their fifth special session of the… Continue reading October special session legislation includes first-time efforts for equity in bonding package
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Economic update shows COVID-19’s impact, need for federal action
October 15, 2020 • Clark Goldenrod
Federal Issues, Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Budget Outlook
COVID-19 is still a major threat to the country’s health, economy, and public services we all count on. The state… Continue reading Economic update shows COVID-19’s impact, need for federal action
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Budget reserve is one tool to put people first during tough times
October 6, 2020 • Clark Goldenrod
Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Budget Outlook
Every year, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) gives Minnesotans an estimate of what the state needs in its “rainy day”… Continue reading Budget reserve is one tool to put people first during tough times
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State budget process kicks off amid unusual uncertainty
October 1, 2020 • Betsy Hammer
Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Budget Outlook
Fresh pencils for back to school, shorter days, bright red maples – these are a few of the classic harbingers of… Continue reading State budget process kicks off amid unusual uncertainty
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Quick facts to understanding the Minneapolis Police Department budget
September 24, 2020 • Abimael Chavez-Hernandez
Minnesota Budget
The killing of George Floyd in the hands of the Minneapolis Police Department sparked global protests and conversations all across the U.S.… Continue reading Quick facts to understanding the Minneapolis Police Department budget
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Anti-racist principles would ensure equitable COVID recovery
August 14, 2020 • Abimael Chavez-Hernandez
Income and Inclusive Economy, Minnesota Budget
Coronavirus is disproportionately harming the economic well-being and health of BIPOC communities (Black, Indigenous, People of Color). A recent report… Continue reading Anti-racist principles would ensure equitable COVID recovery
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Minnesota expecting continued revenue shortfalls; time for strong federal action
August 10, 2020 • Clark Goldenrod
Federal Issues, Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Budget Outlook, Minnesota Taxes
Last week brought us more sobering news about the ongoing damage that COVID-19 is expected to have on the economy,… Continue reading Minnesota expecting continued revenue shortfalls; time for strong federal action
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New data confirm states need more federal Medicaid support
August 3, 2020 • Betsy Hammer
Federal Budget, Federal Issues, Health Care, Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Budget Outlook
What does a global pandemic plus a severe economic recession equal? More people who need affordable health care. We’re seeing data… Continue reading New data confirm states need more federal Medicaid support
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US Senate COVID-19 relief package falls dramatically short of what nation needs
July 28, 2020 • Laura Mortenson
Federal Budget, Federal Issues, Federal Taxes, Health Care, Income and Work, Minnesota Budget
Millions of people across the country are suffering and having a hard time just getting by. In the face of… Continue reading US Senate COVID-19 relief package falls dramatically short of what nation needs
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July economic update shows state will need all the tools in the toolbox
July 14, 2020 • Clark Goldenrod
Federal Issues, Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Budget Outlook, Minnesota Taxes
The state’s quarterly economic report shows that projections for the national economy have gotten even worse. While state revenues have come in a bit ahead of what was predicted in May, the state is still on track for a more than $2 billion budget shortfall for the current budget cycle.
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Work remains to advance health, safety, and economic security
July 2, 2020 • Clark Goldenrod
Child Care, Health Care, Income and Work, Minnesota Budget
What did and did not happen in the June special session to address Minnesotans’ health, safety, and economic priorities?
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Special session begins; Minnesotans call for bold action
June 15, 2020 • Clark Goldenrod
Child Care, Income and Work, Minnesota Budget
The COVID-19 crisis, and the longstanding crises in policing and racial inequity in Minnesota, have damaged our health, livelihoods, and communities. Policymakers must take bold steps to better ensure Minnesotans can stay healthy, safe, and get by economically in the immediate term, and invest in resilience in all communities for the future.
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Additional federal funding to states is time-critical
May 6, 2020 • Clark Goldenrod
Federal Budget, Federal Issues, Minnesota Budget
Federal policymakers should move quickly to direct significant additional funding to states, as well as local and tribal governments, to address the severe impacts of the public health emergency and the economic recession, and to prevent the economic downturn from getting worse.
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May budget report reveals the need to support everyday folks
May 5, 2020 • Clark Goldenrod
Federal Issues, Health Care, Income and Work, Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Budget Outlook
The May budget projection will guide the decisions that policymakers make in the remaining weeks of the legislative session, and the months beyond. They remind us of how many of our neighbors are struggling, and the importance of taking swift action to reduce the hardships that Minnesotans and their families are facing as a result of the pandemic, and to start building for the economic recovery.
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Increased Medicaid funding to states protects health care, critical services
May 4, 2020 • Betsy Hammer
Federal Issues, Health Care, Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Budget Outlook
While they have taken some preliminary steps, federal decision-makers should further boost the Medicaid dollars it sends to states, make that increase last until the economy recovers, and maintain strong requirements to protect health care coverage.
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Bold action needed to get through crisis, build equitable recovery
May 1, 2020 • Nan Madden
Federal Budget, Federal Issues, Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Taxes
Minnesotans are doing their part. We must be able to count on Minnesota policymakers to continue to take aggressive action to meet the public health and economic security needs of everyday Minnesotans, and to draw on the resources needed to do so.
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April economic changes bring May budget projections
April 29, 2020 • Betsy Hammer
Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Budget Outlook
The novel coronavirus pandemic is having a significant effect on Minnesotans’ physical and mental health of Minnesotans. Unprecedented businesses closures… Continue reading April economic changes bring May budget projections
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Minnesota’s April economic update
April 14, 2020 • Clark Goldenrod
Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Budget Outlook
It’s a bigger deal than usual, but doesn’t yet have all the answers: The April Revenue and Economic Update is a first look at the economic and fiscal impacts of the coronavirus crisis in Minnesota. The quarterly report from Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) shows that state revenues have dropped considerably and the national economy has likely fallen into recession.
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Racial equity should be at the core of coronavirus responses
April 7, 2020 • Abimael Chavez-Hernandez
Federal Budget, Federal Issues, Health Care, Immigration, Income and Inclusive Economy, Income and Work, Minnesota Budget
Due to the impact of historical racism and ongoing forms of discrimination and bias, BIPOC communities (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) will more acutely feel the economic and health effects of this coronavirus crisis. Without attention to equity, they are more likely to be left out of the policy responses.
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The Federal CARES Act: What’s in the economic stimulus bill, who is left out
April 3, 2020 • Nan Madden
Child Care, Federal Budget, Federal Issues, Federal Taxes, Income and Work, Minnesota Budget
We’ve called for an inclusive approach to the public health crisis and the related economic impact. While the latest federal… Continue reading The Federal CARES Act: What’s in the economic stimulus bill, who is left out
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Minnesota Legislature takes additional action on COVID-19
April 1, 2020 • Betsy Hammer
Child Care, Income and Inclusive Economy, Income and Work, Minnesota Budget
Minnesotans are collectively facing an unprecedented global pandemic and a statewide stay-in-place order to help stem the spread of COVID-19. The Minnesota Legislature approved additional health… Continue reading Minnesota Legislature takes additional action on COVID-19
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Governor Walz’s supplemental budget request focuses on pandemic response
March 27, 2020 • Betsy Hammer
Income and Inclusive Economy, Income and Work, Minnesota Budget
Governor Tim Walz rolled out a revised supplemental budget proposal on March 22 that includes an additional $356 million to fund the state response… Continue reading Governor Walz’s supplemental budget request focuses on pandemic response
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A look at the first federal policy steps to combat coronavirus, address economic impact
March 26, 2020 • Clark Goldenrod
Child Care, Health Care, Income and Inclusive Economy, Income and Work, Minnesota Budget
The federal government has begun to respond to the coronavirus with legislation over the past few weeks. The first was… Continue reading A look at the first federal policy steps to combat coronavirus, address economic impact
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Minnesota moderately well prepared to respond to looming recession
March 25, 2020 • Clark Goldenrod
Health Care, Immigration, Income and Inclusive Economy, Income and Work, Minnesota Budget
As we grapple with a rapidly changing economy due to the coronavirus and an all but certain recession, a new… Continue reading Minnesota moderately well prepared to respond to looming recession
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Policymakers must act to prevent economic hardship, deep recession
March 17, 2020 • Betsy Hammer
Child Care, Federal Budget, Federal Issues, Health Care, Income and Work, Minnesota Budget
The corona virus is creating a public health emergency and economic disruption. Policymakers should act to alleviate financial hardship and reduce the threat of a deep recession.
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Caution, savings in Governor Walz’s proposed budget
March 12, 2020 • Clark Goldenrod
Minnesota Budget
Governor Tim Walz’s FY 2020-21 supplemental budget proposal released today focuses on passing a significant capital investment or bonding package and making small,… Continue reading Caution, savings in Governor Walz’s proposed budget
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What to wear when visiting the Capitol
March 3, 2020 • Denise Lor
Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Taxes
If you’re visiting the Minnesota State Capitol to attend a hearing or visit your elected representative, you might wonder what… Continue reading What to wear when visiting the Capitol
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Aprenda sobre el proceso presupuestario de Minnesota
March 2, 2020 • Sabrina Leung
Minnesota Budget
Todos somos parte importante del sistema tributario de Minnesota y podemos dar nuestra opinión en el congreso estatal, el Capitolio.… Continue reading Aprenda sobre el proceso presupuestario de Minnesota