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Category Archives: Budget Proposals
Minnesotans favor budget road not taken: Balance spending cuts and new revenue
Two out of three Minnesota residents want state leaders to balance the budget using a mix of tax increases and spending cuts, according to a new MinnPost poll. It found 66 percent favor a combination of spending cuts and tax … Continue reading
Health and human services budget asks vulnerable Minnesotans to pay a price
Many of Minnesota’s most vulnerable populations, including the elderly, those with disabilities, and low-income families with children, are being asked to help balance the state’s budget through $1 billion in cuts to health and human services in the final budget approved by Governor Dayton and … Continue reading
Posted in Budget Proposals, Health Care, Poverty
Tagged child care, disabilities, FAIM, health and human services, Healthy Minnesota, minnesota government shutdown, MinnesotaCare, waivers
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State government budget chips away at funding
It’s not sexy, but the state government finance bill plays a key role in ensuring the wheels of government keep moving. Some of what’s funded in this bill include offices established by the state constitution, the Department of Revenue, Minnesota Management and … Continue reading
Posted in Budget Proposals
Tagged government shutdown, military affairs, minnesota, pay for performance, state government, sunset, tax analytics, veterans affairs
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K-12 education budget shifts costs to the future
The compromise reached between Governor Dayton and the Legislature on the K-12 education was a lynchpin to secure an overall budget agreement and end the state shutdown. The bill increases funding for K-12 education by $190 million in FY 2012-13, or one percent, mostly by increasing funding for … Continue reading
Posted in Budget Proposals, Education
Tagged integration aid, K-12 education, literacy aid, School aid shift, special education, state government shutdown
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Jobs and economic development budget bill a mixed bag for workers, employers and housing
Governor Dayton and the Legislature approved a jobs and economic development bill that increases funding by $2 million in FY 2012-13, or one percent. That is a better than the $14 million in cuts approved by the Legislature, but not as good as the $4 … Continue reading
Posted in Budget Proposals, Economy
Tagged housing, jobs, jobs and economic development, minnesota, state government shutdown
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Higher education funding cut below FY 2000-01 levels in compromise agreement
Higher education is cut by $351 million in the agreement reached between Governor Dayton and the Legislature, a 12 percent cut in general fund support in FY 2012-13 and slightly less than in the legislative budget. As a result, the … Continue reading
Posted in Budget Proposals, Higher Education
Tagged higher education funding, minnesota state government shutdown, MnSCU, state grant program, University of Minnesota
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Agreement between Governor Dayton and Legislature cuts transit by $54 million
Details of the agreement between Governor Dayton and the Legislature on funding transportation emerged Monday afternoon. The bill includes more than $54 million in reductions to mass transit in the Twin Cities and Greater Minnesota. While this level of cuts is … Continue reading
Posted in Budget Proposals, Transportation
Tagged Department of Transportation, mass transit, Met Council, minnesota government shutdown, transportation budget
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Governor’s current budget offer relies on one-time measures and deep cuts in services
On Thursday, policymakers took a significant step in the ongoing discussion of how Minnesota will meet its needs over the next two years. At stake are decisions that will have a profound impact on the state’s future quality of life and economic vitality. On Thursday … Continue reading
Posted in Budget Proposals, Government Shutdown
Tagged budget offer, education shift, governor Dayton, legislature, state government shutdown, tobacco bonding
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