Category Archives: Action Opportunity

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

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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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Fellowship opportunity with the Minnesota Budget Project and the State Fiscal Analysis Initiative!

If you like the work we do here at the Minnesota Budget Project and have a graduate degree in public policy or a related field, consider the State Policy Fellowship Program. The Fellowship is a two-year opportunity to join the … Continue reading

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Support Minnesota Budget Bites by Giving to the Max!

Today is Give to the Max Day, when thousands of Minnesotans will show their support for the nonprofits that make a difference to them! Please support Minnesota Budget Bites by donating to the Minnesota Budget Project today. The Minnesota Budget … Continue reading

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Time for Minnesotans to advise policymakers on state's budget

The policy debate doesn’t end with this week’s elections. In fact, with a new governor and many new legislators taking office in 2011, the discussion is just beginning, and it’s critical that you be a part of it. The Citizens … Continue reading

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Time for Minnesotans to advise policymakers on state’s budget

The policy debate doesn’t end with this week’s elections. In fact, with a new governor and many new legislators taking office in 2011, the discussion is just beginning, and it’s critical that you be a part of it. The Citizens … Continue reading

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The Minnesota Budget Project heads north!

Early Thursday morning, the staff of the Minnesota Budget Project is going to pack up, cram into a van and head north to Duluth. Awaiting us there is the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits’ Annual Conference and the opportunity to mingle with … Continue reading

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This is your chance to tell us what you think

The Minnesota Budget Bites blog has been around for close to three years. The Minnesota Budget Project, however, has been around for something like twelve years. And we are pretty proud of how we have grown and adapted over time to meet the needs … Continue reading

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Letting high-income tax cuts expire would have a small impact on small businesses

With the nation still limping out of a devastating recession, the current hot-button question is whether national leaders should let the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts expire, including those benefiting people making in excess of $250,000 a year. (We have … Continue reading

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Call on Congress to make fair and responsible tax decisions

Our nation faces two critical challenges: a fragile economic recovery and long-term budget deficits. As Congress faces important tax votes this fall, they should choose a path that supports our economic recovery by helping families who are struggling today and … Continue reading

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