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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
- Surplus offers hope for Minnesota schools and communities December 1, 2011 Christina Wessel
- Support the Minnesota Budget Project on Give to the Max Day November 16, 2011 Nan Madden
Category Archives: Budget Process
Momentum against constitutional budget amendments is building
It wasn’t too long ago that most Minnesotans had not heard about proposed constitutional budget amendments that the Legislature could take up this session. The amendments would create more government gridlock and budget gimmicks, and remove policymakers’ flexibility to respond … Continue reading
Surplus offers hope for Minnesota schools and communities
Nobody expected this morning’s good news – that the State of Minnesota is projecting an $876 million surplus for the current two-year budget cycle (FY 2012-13). This gives the state the chance to take positive steps toward keeping our promise … Continue reading
Posted in Budget Process, Education
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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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State’s revenues on track, but forecast looks grim
The odds are increasing that Minnesota state government will face a new revenue shortfall when the Legislature reconvenes in February. This July, the Governor and Legislature passed a balanced budget for the FY 2012-13 cycle, which runs through June 30, 2013. But a … Continue reading
Proposed constitutional amendment would lead to more bad budgets
Minnesota is still reeling from a contentious legislative session and a state government shutdown. Now some policymakers are advocating for a constitutional amendment that would permanently undermine our ability to arrive at common-sense solutions to balancing the state’s budget. The amendment would guarantee gridlock … Continue reading
Court decides what goes, what stays in a state government shutdown
On Wednesday morning, Judge Kathleen Gearin issued her much-anticipated ruling on what government services should continue in the event no state budget is in place on July 1. As was expected, her ruling places very strict limits on what can be funded during … Continue reading
Posted in Budget Process, Government Shutdown
Tagged court order, government shutdown, judge gearin, minnesota
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Shutdown gets its day in court, but no ruling until next week
**Note: Judge Kathleen Gearin issued her order on June 29, 2011. For information on what’s included in that order, visit our more recent blog post.** The question of how the state would (or would not) function in the event of a government shutdown … Continue reading
Posted in Budget Process, Government Shutdown
Tagged court, Dayton, Gearin, government shutdown, legislature, minnesota, Swanson
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