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A tale of two visions: Comparing Governor Dayton’s and the Legislature’s FY 2012-13 budgets
June 1, 2011 • Minnesota Budget Project
Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Taxes, Tax Credits for Minnesotans and Families
Governor Dayton’s Budget Presents Balanced Approach, Legislature Focuses on Cuts The challenge before Minnesota policymakers is to shore up the… Continue reading A tale of two visions: Comparing Governor Dayton’s and the Legislature’s FY 2012-13 budgets
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Revenue-raising options to help close Minnesota’s FY 2012-13 budget deficit
May 1, 2011 • Minnesota Budget Project
Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Taxes, Tax Credits for Minnesotans and Families
Minnesota faces a long, slow economic recovery, large state deficits and some very tough choices. Taking a balanced approach, including… Continue reading Revenue-raising options to help close Minnesota’s FY 2012-13 budget deficit
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Constitutional revenue limits damaged Colorado’s business climate, quality of life
May 1, 2011 • Christina Wessel
Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Taxes
Colorado provides a clear example of how strict constitutional revenue limits fail to improve a state’s business climate and quality… Continue reading Constitutional revenue limits damaged Colorado’s business climate, quality of life
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Governor Dayton presents a balanced approach to the state’s FY 2012-13 deficit
April 1, 2011 • Minnesota Budget Project
Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Taxes, Tax Credits for Minnesotans and Families
Governor Dayton’s Budget Relies on Revenue Increases and Spending Cuts On February 15, Governor Dayton released his proposal for resolving… Continue reading Governor Dayton presents a balanced approach to the state’s FY 2012-13 deficit
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2010 cuts to the Renters’ Credit hurt those already hurt by tough economy
September 1, 2010 • Minnesota Budget Project
Minnesota Taxes, Tax Credits for Minnesotans and Families
The Renters’ Credit provides a property tax refund for over 300,000 low- and moderate-income Minnesota households, more than one-quarter of… Continue reading 2010 cuts to the Renters’ Credit hurt those already hurt by tough economy
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Few small business owners would be impacted by the 2010 Legislature’s income tax increase on high-income households
September 1, 2010 • Minnesota Budget Project
Minnesota Taxes, Tax Credits for Minnesotans and Families
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 the 2010 Legislature’s income tax increase on high-income households
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2010 Legislative Session closes with many opportunities lost
June 1, 2010 • Minnesota Budget Project
Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Taxes, Tax Credits for Minnesotans and Families
Uncertainty, Conflict Fill Last Days of 2010 Session Minnesota policymakers faced challenges during the 2010 Legislative Session, including a $1… Continue reading 2010 Legislative Session closes with many opportunities lost
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Revenue-raising options to help close Minnesota’s budget deficits in FY 2011-13
April 1, 2010 • Minnesota Budget Project
Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Taxes
Minnesota Needs a Balanced Approach to Solving Deficits Minnesota faces a weak economy, daunting state deficits and some very tough… Continue reading Revenue-raising options to help close Minnesota’s budget deficits in FY 2011-13
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Step one: Policymakers agree to $312 million in budget reductions in FY 2010-11
April 1, 2010 • Minnesota Budget Project
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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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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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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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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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The lost decade: Taking a closer look at Minnesota’s public investments in the 2000s
December 1, 2008 • Minnesota Budget Project
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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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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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Sources of revenue considered in the 2006 Legislative Session
May 2, 2006 • Minnesota Budget Project
Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Taxes
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Minnesota’s taxes: Who pays and how much
April 1, 2006 • Minnesota Budget Project
Minnesota Taxes
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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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‘High tax’ state is only average
December 1, 2004 • Minnesota Budget Project
Minnesota Taxes, Tax Credits for Minnesotans and Families
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Minnesota’s tax rankings: How do we measure up?
May 1, 2003 • Minnesota Budget Project
Minnesota Taxes
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The governor’s unallotment order: FY 2003 budget brought into balance
February 28, 2003 • Minnesota Budget Project
Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Taxes
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Principles for state fiscal decisions
January 1, 2003 • Minnesota Budget Project
Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Taxes
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Response to Minnesota’s budget deficit
December 4, 2002 • Minnesota Budget Project
Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Taxes
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Budget decisions in the 2002 Legislative Session: State’s budget balanced in the short term, but large deficit remains for next biennium
June 13, 2002 • Minnesota Budget Project
Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Taxes
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House and Senate phase 2 budget-balancing proposals: Comparison and analysis
April 10, 2002 • Minnesota Budget Project
Health Care, Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Taxes
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Minnesota taxes: Who pays and how much
February 1, 2002 • Minnesota Budget Project
Minnesota Taxes
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Minnesota’s tax rankings in the late 1990s: How do we measure up?
November 1, 1999 • Minnesota Budget Project
Minnesota Taxes
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Minnesota tax burdens: Who pays and how much?
October 1, 1999 • Minnesota Budget Project
Minnesota Taxes