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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...