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Monthly Archives: January 2011
Unemployment Insurance, tax credits for working families, boost economy much more than high-income tax cuts
The federal legislation that extends Unemployment Insurance for people looking for work, along with the extension of improvements to tax credits for low-income working families, are expected to produce far more “bang for the buck” in terms of economic growth … Continue reading
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First budget-cutting bill headed to House and Senate floors
The Legislature is moving quickly to pass a “phase one” budget bill that would cut higher education, funding to cities and counties, and other services by up to $1 billion. As we noted when the plan was introduced, this bill … Continue reading
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Legislature plans quick action to extend unallotments
On Monday, the House and Senate majority caucuses released a joint plan to reduce the state’s budget deficit by $1 billion, largely by continuing unallotments Governor Tim Pawlenty originally enacted in 2009, many of which were included in budget-balancing legislation in 2010. The plan … Continue reading
Posted in Budget Proposals
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Mankato, Worthington, Virginia and Detroit Lakes residents: your chance to weigh in on the budget
The Bush Foundation and Citizens League invite residents in several Minnesota cities tonight and through the week to weigh in on the state budget this week as part of their Common Cents project. Participants will be able to identify their … Continue reading
Minnesota Budget Project looking for a Communications Manager
The Minnesota Budget Project is looking for a Communications Manager to join our team. The Communications Manager is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive communications plan in order to enhance the effectiveness of the Minnesota Budget Project in meeting … Continue reading
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State’s economic picture shows some improvement
Minnesota’s economic prospects got an upgrade in the state’s January 2011 Economic Update, released by Minnesota Management and Budget on Tuesday. The change in the economic projection is a result of the December federal tax compromise, which provided more economic stimulus than forecasters had anticipated. … Continue reading
State's economic picture shows some improvement
Minnesota’s economic prospects got an upgrade in the state’s January 2011 Economic Update, released by Minnesota Management and Budget on Tuesday. The change in the economic projection is a result of the December federal tax compromise, which provided more economic stimulus than forecasters had anticipated. … Continue reading
What we could expect from a Dayton budget
The 2011 Legislative Session has begun and policymakers now face the challenge of balancing the FY 2012-13 biennial budget. Governor Dayton has until February 15 to present his budget proposal to the legislature, but we already have a sense of … Continue reading
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Repeal of health care reform law would add $230 billion to federal deficit
The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has informed Congress that repealing the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act would add approximately $230 billion to the federal budget deficit over the next ten years (from 2012 to 2021). CBO’s letter to Speaker John Boehner provides a preliminary … Continue reading
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For your golden rolodex
In the coming weeks, you may want to reach out to Governor Dayton’s office to ask questions or share ideas. Last Friday morning at the Minnesota Council of Nonprofit’s annual Session Line-Up, a representative from the Governor’s office provided an … Continue reading
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