Tag: budget
Minneapolis searching for paid ‘Poet Laureate’ despite facing $60 million budget...
Minneapolis is currently facing a budget shortfall of approximately $60 million. To rectify that, Mayor Jacob Frey has proposed a dramatic 11.3% increase in...
Minneapolis, St. Paul propose property tax hikes, layoffs to address major...
The mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul are proposing staff layoffs and significant property tax hikes in order address budget shortfalls in both cities....
Socialist council member slams MPD, describes agency as ‘one of the...
Far-left Minneapolis City Council Member Robin Wonsley slammed the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) in a newsletter to constituents last week. In her letter, she...
‘It’s a mess’: Minneapolis City Council member warns of ‘budget crisis,’...
Minneapolis City Council Member Michael Rainville says the city is facing a wide array of challenges which include a budget crisis, council dysfunction, and...
Rep. Jeff Backer: St. Paul’s budget shortfall requires a change in...
The City of St. Paul is facing a projected $26 million budget shortfall, and city leaders are searching for solutions. Mayor Kaohly Her has...
The Minnesota Legislature adjourned today. Here’s what did and did not...
The Minnesota Legislature adjourned today after a weekend of passing the components of a previously agreed-upon budget deal. With adjournment, the state legislature is...
Minnesota lawmakers reach budget deal to conclude 2026 legislative session
Lawmakers in Minnesota reached a final deal to conclude the 2026 legislative session. That deal includes a series of anti-fraud proposals, a bailout of...
Minnesota budget projection shows improving state finances, stronger national economy
A new state budget forecast shows Minnesota's finances are improving, and the national economy is projected to grow more than previously estimated. However, spending...
Minnesota mayors call for course correction amid fraud and high state...
A group of Minnesota mayors held a press conference Wednesday to once again urge state government officials to bring change to Minnesota's finances.
"We are...
Coalition of Minnesota mayors calling for end to fraud and high...
In just a little over a month, an effort to unite Minnesota mayors “to advocate for policies that protect taxpayers and strengthen local communities”...