Tag: budget deficit
Carver County: Walz’s proposed budget would drive up property taxes
One of Minnesota’s most populous counties is sounding the alarm regarding the impact Gov. Tim Walz’s proposed $66 billion budget would have on its...
Minnesota Senate hears DFL bill that would create new tax bracket...
The Minnesota Senate heard a bill on Thursday that would create a fifth income tax bracket for households that earn $500,000 or more annually.
“We should...
Jim Schultz: It’s time to put working families first by cutting...
Just two years ago, Minnesota had a historic surplus of nearly $19 billion. Yet instead of using that windfall to deliver lasting relief to...
Minnesota facing a projected deficit of nearly $6 billion in coming...
Minnesota is facing a worsening economic situation as new state budget projections paint a troubling picture of the state's finances.
According to Minnesota Management and...
Deadline passes with no response from any state agencies on DEI...
Republicans in the Minnesota House of Representatives say 25 state government agencies did not respond to requests for information about agency jobs, job openings,...
Jim Schultz: 4 New Year’s resolutions for Minnesota government
As we approach 2025, now is a good time to reflect upon where Minnesota is and where it needs to go. Although many of...
Minnesota Republicans set their sights on cutting costs and improving government...
Republican legislators in the Minnesota House of Representatives are seeking information from state agencies in the hopes of cutting costs and improving government efficiency.
Specifically,...
Budget surplus projected to be $616 million, multi-billion dollar deficit looming
Minnesota is expected to have a $616 million state budget surplus when the 2027 fiscal year ends in June of that year, according to...