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Recently on our blog…- Momentum against constitutional budget amendments is building February 2, 2012 Barb Brady
- Opportunity knocks with federal health care reform February 2, 2012 Christina Wessel
- Our Priorities for Minnesota January 24, 2012 Barb Brady
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- Support the Minnesota Budget Project on Give to the Max Day November 16, 2011 Nan Madden
Category Archives: Action Opportunity
Support the Minnesota Budget Project on Give to the Max Day
It’s Give to the Max Day, when thousands of Minnesotans say a special thank you to the nonprofits they value. Please add the Minnesota Budget Project to your list of donations today. Your gift will help us continue our work … Continue reading
Posted in Action Opportunity, Economy, Taxes
Tagged balanced approach, Economy, Give to the Max Day
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Going full circle on the cycle of advocacy – tell your story
As the leaves fall, many of us are bracing for the next legislative session and continuing our advocacy for critical state services. But we also know that the cycle of advocacy is a complete circle—including raising awareness of the consequences … Continue reading
Posted in Action Opportunity, Budget Process, Taxes
Tagged advocacy, budget cuts, legislature, state budget, tell your story
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A balanced approach to state budget winning hearts, minds and positive editorials
The Governor and legislature are at loggerheads over fixing the state budget. Public opinion, however, clearly favors a balanced approach that preserves critical education services, public safety and health care with a mix of new revenue and spending cuts. In a recent Minnesota … Continue reading
Posted in Action Opportunity, Budget Proposals, Taxes
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Responsible federal budget choices must recognize the true contributors to deficits
Many in Congress are pursuing a radical deficit reduction strategy that would lead to massive cuts in education, affordable housing, environmental protection, law enforcement, services for people with disabilities, and other vital services. Such cuts would have a severe impact on … Continue reading
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New analysis highlights dangers of proposed constitutional amendments
The legislature has been busy introducing constitutional amendments that would place significant constraints on the state budgeting process. Many financial experts point out that placing these strict limits in the state constitution would have serious long-term economic consequences. By restricting the use of … Continue reading
Join the discussion about what path the state should take
What’s the best way for the state to respond to these tough economic times and build a strong future? That’s been the central question that we’ve been addressing this year through our analysis and advocacy. Once place that discussion is happening … Continue reading
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Make your voice heard in support of a responsible and balanced approach to federal deficit reduction
Our nation is starting to recover from the longest and deepest recession since the Great Depression. Yet many Minnesotans are still struggling with unemployment, underemployment and rising costs for energy, housing, health care and other basic needs. Right now, President … Continue reading
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Call today for a balanced approach to the state’s budget shortfall
The State Capitol saw a flurry of activity last week as House and Senate budget committees worked to finish omnibus finance bills. The cuts-only approach emerging from the legislature has dangerous implications in both the short term and long term. In … Continue reading
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Minnesota Budget Project to hold briefing on Governor’s Budget
The primary task of the 2011 Legislative Session is to pass a two-year state budget that will set funding levels for critical state investments from health care to education to affordable housing to environmental protection…all while tackling a $6.2 billion … Continue reading
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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
