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Monthly Archives: January 2009
Governor’s budget release at 1 pm
I just heard that the release of the Governor’s budget has been changed to 1:00 pm on Tuesday (still at the Department of Revenue). Of course, this could change again. Since most of you probably aren’t planning on attending the release…this … Continue reading
Governor's budget release at 1 pm
I just heard that the release of the Governor’s budget has been changed to 1:00 pm on Tuesday (still at the Department of Revenue). Of course, this could change again. Since most of you probably aren’t planning on attending the release…this … Continue reading
When and where the Governor’s budget will drop
The Governor is expected to release his budget proposal next Tuesday (January 27th) at 11:30 a.m. at the Department of Revenue in St. Paul. The date is firm – although the time and place are always subject to last minute revisions. We’ll … Continue reading
When and where the Governor's budget will drop
The Governor is expected to release his budget proposal next Tuesday (January 27th) at 11:30 a.m. at the Department of Revenue in St. Paul. The date is firm – although the time and place are always subject to last minute revisions. We’ll … Continue reading
Looking back before we look forward
Next Tuesday, January 27th, Governor Pawlenty will be releasing his budget proposal for the FY 2010-11 biennium. Naturally, we are all very conscious of the current challenges facing our state: large and ongoing budget deficits. However, it’s important that we don’t … Continue reading
Posted in Budget Process, Health Care
Tagged budget, budget deficit, budget reserves, budget trends, deficit, Economy, Health Care
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Minnesota Senate launches online budget discussion
The Minnesota Senate joins the Minnesota House and Minnesota Public Radio in launching a web site where members of the public can give their input on how to address the state’s budget deficit. The Minnesota Senate Budget Discussion is described as … Continue reading
Posted in Action Opportunity, Budget Process
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Report from state auditor finds as state funding dried up, property taxes made up the gap
With the state sending less money to cities over the past decade, cities have had to significantly increase property taxes to make up the difference. This according to the just-released 2007 Minnesota City Finances Report from our State Auditor. Check … Continue reading
State fiscal aid key part of federal economic recovery package
The incoming Obama administration and Congressional leaders have been working on an $825 billion economic recovery package that was released by the House yesterday. The package is in two pieces and is expected to move quickly through the House Ways … Continue reading
Posted in Economy, Federal Budget, Health Care
Tagged Congress, economic stimulus, Economy, federal, federal deficit, fiscal aid, Health Care, medicaid
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In State of the State, Pawlenty hopes for job growth, but turns his back on most effective measures
Yesterday, Governor Pawlenty gave his State of the State speech (available as text, podcast, streaming audio or video at his web site.) The state is facing a big budget deficit because we are in a really tough economy. So let’s … Continue reading
Posted in Budget Process, Economy
Tagged budget, budget deficit, Budget Process, business taxes, Economy, Health Care, stimulus, Taxes, unemployment
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February Forecast expected March 3, and more economic news
Dr. Tom Stinson, Minnesota’s state economist, told the Senate Finance Committee this morning that the release of the February Forecast has been pushed back to Tuesday, March 3 to capture the most current economic information. Also, the forecast will not include any direct … Continue reading
Posted in Economy
Tagged budget deficit, capital gains, Economy, forecast, forecast deficit budget, revenues
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