Tag: state budget
Minnesota’s projected budget shortfall cut in half, but $3 billion deficit...
Minnesota's latest budget forecast was released Thursday morning and the initial numbers show the state's financial outlook has improved, but problems are still on...
Slew of new laws, new state budget take effect today
A whole host of new laws—many of which are tied to the $66 billion state budget lawmakers approved earlier this month—went into effect on...
Iowa vs. Minnesota: The future of state fiscal policy
(RealClearWire) — “A tax-cutting wave is sweeping over America’s states,” The Economist claims in a recent feature, and Iowa, it argues, has “emerged as America’s tax-cutting champion,...
Lawmakers reach $3.5 billion higher education deal
(The Center Square) — Minnesota lawmakers have reached a $3.5 billion higher education deal, aiming to increase college funding by nearly $100 million over the next...
Walz revises budget, drops some proposed tax hikes
(The Center Square) — After a $1.6 billion projected budget surplus and $2.6 billion on the way from the federal government, Gov. Tim Walz proposed a revised budget for the...
Gazelka says no tax increases after federal stimulus set to give...
(The Center Square) — After a $1.6 billion projected state surplus and nearly $5 billion expected from the newest stimulus package, Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Paul...
Walz reportedly plans to push for tax hikes despite new projected...
(The Center Square) — After a rollercoaster of budget projections, Minnesota flipped a projected $1.3 billion deficit into a $1.6 billion surplus for the...
Companies battle in budget testimony on corporate, income, and nicotine tax...
(The Center Square) — Gov. Tim Walz’s proposed $52.4 billion budget that aims to hike taxes by $1.6 billion prompted a wide range of companies on...
Walz’s proposed budget calls for $150 million to cover riot damage
Two new proposals have renewed a debate among state leaders on how to pay for the estimated $500 million in damage caused by last...
Cost of Measles Outbreak is Growing, Health Commissioner Asks Legislature For...
ST. PAUL, Minn. - As the legislature is wrapping up final budget provisions before the end of the session, Minnesota Health Commissioner Ed Ehlinger...