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Recently on our blog…- Higher education omnibus budget bill increases financial aid, freezes tuition May 21, 2013 Caitlin Biegler
- Jobs, economic development and housing budget bill makes important investments in our state May 21, 2013 Caitlin Biegler
- Tax bill makes strides toward tax fairness, investments in our future May 20, 2013 Nan Madden
- More details of tax portion of budget framework emerge May 17, 2013 Nan Madden
- Governor, House and Senate move forward with budget framework in place May 15, 2013 Minnesota Budget Project
Category Archives: Budget Process
Jobs, economic development and housing budget bill makes important investments in our state
As the 2013 Legislative Session closes, the final budget bills have been passed by the House and Senate. Last week the omnibus jobs, economic development and housing bill (House File 729) received its final vote in both houses, investing $89 … Continue reading
10 Ways in 10 Days Four: Invest in Transportation
Day Four of Invest in Minnesota’s 10 Ways in 10 Days focuses on the importance of investments in transportation. It features a St. Paul resident who is a frequent public transit user: Marc Wayman’s job requires him to be available … Continue reading
Posted in Budget Process, Taxes, Transportation
Tagged 10 Ways in 10 Days, Invest in Minnesota, investments in transportation, public transit, Transit for Livable Communities, Transportation
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10 Ways in 10 Days Three: Invest in Seniors
Day Three of Invest in Minnesota’s 10 Ways in 10 Days campaign features a Rochester woman who relies on state investments to continue living in her home and stay out of a nursing home. 91-year-old Merle Krenzke is able to … Continue reading
Posted in Budget Process, Taxes
Tagged 10 Ways in 10 Days, Invest in Minnesota, nursing home, Personal Care Attendant, seniors
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House and Senate budget targets include investments, but also harmful cuts to health and human services
The budget targets released by the House and Senate last week invest in many of the building blocks of our economic future, but also call for cuts to health and human services that could harm Minnesota’s most vulnerable residents. The … Continue reading
Posted in Budget Process, Human Services
Tagged budget targets, Education, FY 2014-15 biennium, health and human services, higher education, income taxes, omnibus budget bill, property taxes, state budget
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Take-aways from the February Forecast
Continuing state budget deficits show that Minnesota has not found a sustainable way to meet the state’s needs and to fund our priorities. That’s according to our new analysis, Minnesota Economy Improving, but Deficits Continue: A Look at the February … Continue reading
Posted in Budget Process, Economy
Tagged economic forecast, February 2013 Economic Forecast, February Forecast, Minnesota Economy, Minnesota Management and Budget, sttae budget
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Forecast shows small improvement, but need to sustainably fund our priorities remains
This morning’s release of the February 2013 Economic Forecast means legislators can begin in earnest the challenge of setting a budget for the FY 2014-15 biennium. The good news from the forecast is that Minnesota’s economy is moving in a positive direction. However, the state continues … Continue reading
Posted in Budget Process, General Information
Tagged budget, deficit, February Forecast, minnesota, renters credit, sequestration, supplemental budget
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You can’t turn a ship on a dime, but you can start to get it back on course
I sometimes think of the State of Minnesota as a ship that’s been heading in the wrong direction. We’ve spent the last few weeks reviewing elements of Governor Dayton’s proposed budget, which includes many ideas that will start to turn Minnesota around and get … Continue reading
Posted in Budget Process, Budget Proposals
Tagged balanced approach, budget deficits, February Forecast, Governor Dayton budget proposal, spending cuts, state budget, tax fairness
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Governor Dayton’s budget proposal part 3: Education
An educated Minnesota is critical for the state’s economic success. Governor Dayton’s FY 2014-15 budget proposal demonstrates his vision for education in Minnesota as he invests nearly $600 million in additional resources for E-12 and higher education. E-12 education. One of … Continue reading
Posted in Budget Process, Education, Higher Education
Tagged American Indian scholarship program, child care, child care assistance, E-12 education, Early Learning Scholarship program, Education, education proposals, educational disparities, financial aid, Governor's budget, governor's budget proposal, higher education, kindergarten, MnSCU, special education
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Governor Dayton’s budget proposal Part 1: Health care reform
The state budget plan released by Gov. Mark Dayton yesterday seeks to end the cycle of deficits and put the state on a firmer financial foundation. We’re just starting to dig into the details of the budget and will talk … Continue reading
Posted in Budget Process, Budget Proposals, Health Care, Taxes
Tagged Governor Dayton budget, health care reform, medicaid, Minnesota budget, MinnesotaCare, state budget
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Share your ideas for tax reform on January 17
The Dayton Administration is seeking input on tax reform from nonprofit, faith, education, labor and local government organizations at a special event on Thursday, January 17. You can share your ideas for tax reform with representatives of the governor’s office, … Continue reading
Posted in Action Opportunity, Budget Process, Taxes
Tagged governor Dayton, state budget, tax reform
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