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Monthly Archives: February 2009
First look at Obama’s budget
President Barack Obama’s first preliminary budget was delivered to Congress yesterday. A 140-page summary has been posted online by the Office of Management and Budget. Full details on the President’s budget are expected in April. Some of the highlights in the President’s … Continue reading
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Tagged budget, budget deficit, budget resolution, federal, federal deficit, Health Care, Taxes
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First look at Obama's budget
President Barack Obama’s first preliminary budget was delivered to Congress yesterday. A 140-page summary has been posted online by the Office of Management and Budget. Full details on the President’s budget are expected in April. Some of the highlights in the President’s … Continue reading
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Tagged budget, budget deficit, budget resolution, federal, federal deficit, Health Care, Taxes
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Our analysis of the Governor’s budget is now available…at least, Round 1
The staff at the Minnesota Budget Project has been quite busy this week, which is why our blog has been a little quiet. But don’t worry, plenty of information is on the way… …Starting with us releasing our analysis of … Continue reading
Posted in Budget Process, Budget Proposals
Tagged budget deficit, Budget Process, deficit, Economy, forecast, Governor's budget, supplemental budget
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Our analysis of the Governor's budget is now available…at least, Round 1
The staff at the Minnesota Budget Project has been quite busy this week, which is why our blog has been a little quiet. But don’t worry, plenty of information is on the way… …Starting with us releasing our analysis of … Continue reading
Posted in Budget Process, Budget Proposals
Tagged budget deficit, Budget Process, deficit, Economy, forecast, Governor's budget, supplemental budget
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OMB issues initial guidance on American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Peter Orszag has sent a pretty detailed memo to all federal departments and agencies involved in the disbursement of funds from the newly-enacted American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). The 62-page memo explains the Obama … Continue reading
Posted in Economy, Federal Budget, General Information, Health Care, Taxes, Transportation
Tagged ARRA, federal stimulus
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Minnesota quick to prepare for infusion of federal funds
I have to say, I’m impressed by how quickly the Pawlenty administration and the state legislature are acting to prepare to receive the federal funds. As a result, there are now several useful resources floating around, so I thought I’d … Continue reading
Governor’s budget cuts aids to local governments, cuts taxes on businesses
The Governor’s tax bill is made up of two main parts. First, there is a $272 million package of tax cuts for businesses, Second, there is $536 million in cuts, primarily in aids to local governments and property tax credits. … Continue reading
Governor's budget cuts aids to local governments, cuts taxes on businesses
The Governor’s tax bill is made up of two main parts. First, there is a $272 million package of tax cuts for businesses, Second, there is $536 million in cuts, primarily in aids to local governments and property tax credits. … Continue reading
Revenue-raising options, with their price tags and impact on tax fairness
Wondering what revenue-raising options policymakers might consider this legislative session, how much revenue they would raise and what their impact would be on tax fairness? I know many of you have been wondering, because you’ve been asking! And the information … Continue reading
Minnesota to receive $2 billion boost in Medicaid funds
A new analysis of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities indicates that Minnesota can expect to receive approximately $2 billion in increased Medicaid matching funds from the federal government from October 1, 2008 … Continue reading
Posted in Federal Budget, Health Care
Tagged budget deficit, Health Care, medicaid, stimulus
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