Monthly Archives: January 2009

What would happen to affordable housing opportunities under the Governor’s budget

A couple of days ago, attending the House Housing Finance committee, I learned more of the details behind the Governor’s budget proposal when it comes to state housing programs. Bottom line: There will be fewer state-funded affordable housing opportunities thanks … Continue reading

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What would happen to affordable housing opportunities under the Governor's budget

A couple of days ago, attending the House Housing Finance committee, I learned more of the details behind the Governor’s budget proposal when it comes to state housing programs. Bottom line: There will be fewer state-funded affordable housing opportunities thanks … Continue reading

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Impact of federal economic recovery bill on Minnesota

On Jan. 28, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Act by a vote of 244 to 188. Among Minnesota’s delegation, Representatives Keith Ellison, Betty McCollum, Jim Oberstar and Tim Walz voted for the bill. Representatives … Continue reading

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A quick look at some big budget numbers

Cutting $4.8 billion from a budget can be a little messy. While we’ll be having some more detailed analysis in the coming days, I thought I’d start with some overall numbers to give you a picture of how the Governor’s … Continue reading

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Governor’s budget cuts Renters’ Credit

The Governor’s budget raises some serious concerns about its impact on struggling Minnesotans and the fairness of our tax system. The Renters’ Credit provides a tax refund to nearly 274,000 low- and moderate-income Minnesota households whose property taxes make up … Continue reading

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Governor's budget cuts Renters' Credit

The Governor’s budget raises some serious concerns about its impact on struggling Minnesotans and the fairness of our tax system. The Renters’ Credit provides a tax refund to nearly 274,000 low- and moderate-income Minnesota households whose property taxes make up … Continue reading

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Governor’s budget would hit Minnesota families hard

The Governor’s budget proposal, released this afternoon, lists his top three priorities as enhancing our job climate, improving K-12 education and protecting state public safety programs. Unfortunately, many of his proposals will cut the ground out from beneath families struggling … Continue reading

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Governor's budget would hit Minnesota families hard

The Governor’s budget proposal, released this afternoon, lists his top three priorities as enhancing our job climate, improving K-12 education and protecting state public safety programs. Unfortunately, many of his proposals will cut the ground out from beneath families struggling … Continue reading

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Governor’s budget recommendations are online

Budget recommendations for each agency are available at http://www.finance.state.mn.us/gov-rec. The Governor’s presentation slides are also available online. We’ll provide some analysis later this afternoon. -Christina Wessel

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Governor's budget recommendations are online

Budget recommendations for each agency are available at http://www.finance.state.mn.us/gov-rec. The Governor’s presentation slides are also available online. We’ll provide some analysis later this afternoon. -Christina Wessel

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