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Recently on our blog…- 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
- House and Senate make key investments in economic development and housing May 9, 2013 Caitlin Biegler
- Senate omnibus tax bill shares goals with Governor and House, but differs in the details May 1, 2013 Nan Madden
- Health and human services omnibus bills make good investments using wrong resources April 30, 2013 Christina Wessel
Category Archives: Education
Governor, House and Senate move forward with budget framework in place
As the 2013 Legislative Session quickly draws to a close, the final pieces of the budget are coming into place. Over the weekend, Governor Dayton and House and Senate leaders agreed to a budget framework for the upcoming FY 2014-15 biennium that … Continue reading
Posted in Budget Proposals, Education, Higher Education, Human Services, Public Safety, Taxes, Transportation
Tagged 2013 Legislative Session, budget deficit, budget framework, budget targets, cigarette tax, health and human services, income taxes, property taxes, sales tax, school funding shift, state budget
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E-12 omnibus bills make significant investments in our children
We know a quality school system plays a critical role in a state’s economic success, and making sure that all Minnesota students get a top education should remain a priority. Minnesota cannot reach that goal until it addresses serious achievement … Continue reading
Posted in Budget Proposals, Education
Tagged achievement gap, E-12 education, Education, education omnibus bill
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10 Ways in 10 Days: Invest in all-day kindergarten
Invest in Minnesota’s 10 Ways in 10 Days campaign wraps up today with a story about the need the invest in all-day kindergarten: Amy teaches kindergarten in Janesville, Minnesota. Although it hasn’t been easy, the school district has made it … Continue reading
Posted in Budget Proposals, Education
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10 Ways in 10 Days Six: Invest in Early Childhood Education
Day Six of Invest in Minnesota’s 10 Ways in 10 Days campaign features an Osseo teacher: Gretchen Dullinger is an early childhood education teacher in the Osseo school district. She’s taught in Osseo for 11 years. “We have programming for … Continue reading
Posted in Budget Proposals, Education, Taxes
Tagged 10 Ways in 10 Days, early childhood education, fair and adequate revenues, Invest in Minnesota
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Governor Dayton’s supplemental budget remains committed to tax fairness, investments in our future
The days are getting longer and the weather is turning warmer. That’s a sign winter is changing into spring. What hasn’t changed since January are the critical needs for this legislative session: The need for a more fair tax system. … Continue reading
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 vetoes Legislature’s plan to use reserves to buy back school shift
A debate between Governor Dayton and the Legislature over how quickly to reverse the school funding shift has put the spotlight on the proper role of the state’s budget reserve. We have all heard how policymakers opted to delay $2.7 billion … Continue reading
Posted in Budget Proposals, Education
Tagged budget reserve, school funding shift, state budget, state reserves, surplus
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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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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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Legislature makes a budget offer
On Thursday, the legislature presented an offer to Governor Dayton that withdraws $203 million in tax cuts and slightly backs off of spending cuts in some areas. The major elements of the offer include: Withdrawing the $203 million in tax cuts … Continue reading
Posted in Budget Proposals, Education, Environment, Health Care, Higher Education, Public Safety, Taxes, Transportation
Tagged budget proposal, higher education, K-12 education, legislative offer, Public Safety, Transportation
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