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Monthly Archives: April 2009
House property tax legislation adjusts homeowner credits and reforms local government funding
The House Property Tax Division passed their “division report” on April 1, which are their recommendations for the property taxes and aids to local governments sections of the House omnibus tax bill. The House set a target of $250 million … Continue reading
New state budget information available online
We’re pretty lucky to work in a relatively information rich environment. So I wanted to let people know what new budget information is now available through Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB for short). I know many of you have been anxiously … Continue reading
Posted in Budget Process, General Information
Tagged budget deficit, Budget Process, transparency
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Let the rumpus begin
There are just about six weeks left in the legislative session…and there is still a lot that needs to happen. So far, things have been proceeding the way they normally do. If anything, the process may be a tad ahead … Continue reading
Minnesota Budget Project gathering co-signers for letter to Congressional delegation
On April 1, the Minnesota Budget Project released a new sign on letter on the federal budget that will be sent to the Minnesota Congressional delegation very soon. We urge organizations to sign on to the letter no later than noon … Continue reading
Posted in Federal Budget, Poverty, Taxes
Tagged budget resolution, discretionary spending, federal, sign on letter, tax credits
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Wondering what the federal stimulus means for our budget, our economy?
Well, wonder no more. Last Sunday, I teamed up with Paul Anton (chief economist over at Wilder Foundation) at the DFL Education Foundation’s annual meeting to talk about what the federal stimulus dollars will mean for Minnesota’s budget and the nation’s … Continue reading
Posted in Budget Process, Economy, Federal Budget
Tagged budget, Budget Process, budget proposal, Economy, federal, federal stimulus, Governor's budget, stimulus, Taxes
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In Congress, House and Senate budget plans moving forward
In Congress, both the House and Senate Budget Committees have completed work on their separate budget resolutions for 2010. The resolutions are being debated on both the House and Senate floors this week. Votes are expected in both houses before … Continue reading
Posted in Federal Budget
Tagged budget resolution, Congress, discretionary spending, estate tax, Federal Budget
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