Tag: surplus
Bill to place budget surplus referendum on 2026 ballot fails by...
Republicans and Democrats in the newly tied state House were deadlocked on Monday over a bill that proposes to place a constitutional amendment on the...
DFLer Jeff Brand supported services for illegals, GOP challenger wants tax...
This article is the fifth in a series called “Swing-District Spotlight” in which Alpha News examines competitive state legislative seats across Minnesota.
Incumbent Democratic State...
New forecast shows $3.7 billion budget surplus, but deficit on the...
The state’s projected budget surplus for the next two years has grown by about $1.3 billion, to $3.7 billion, compared to what state officials indicated last November.
That’s...
California budget deficit projected to skyrocket to record $73 billion under...
(Daily Caller News Foundation) -- California’s budgetary deficit is headed toward a record $73 billion during the 2024 fiscal year under Democratic Gov. Gavin...
Minnesota projects massive $17.6 billion surplus
(The Center Square) — Minnesota Management and Budget estimates a general fund surplus of $17.6 billion for the next budget.
“Strong collections and lower-than-projected spending...
House DFL pitches $1.15B increase in education spending using state surplus
(The Center Square) — Minnesota House DFL committee chairs on Monday pitched a $1.15 billion increase in education funding for fiscal year 2023 and...
Legislative Session Begins New Year With Big Surplus
The Minnesota State Legislature will be starting out the New Year with a projected $1.4 billion budget surplus.
The news of this large amount of...
Minnesota Leaders Disagree If Minnesota Deserves a Tax Cut
Senate Majority Leader Tom Bakk (D SD-3) threatens a "short session" if Republicans attempt to pass tax reductions during the upcoming legislative session.
Minnesotans Weigh In On What To Do With $1.9 Billion Budget...
In a recent Star Tribune poll, Minnesotans are split on what should be done with the $1.9 billion budget surplus.