Newly passed law may bring the budget "tails" into focus
Naturally, there is a lot of focus these days on how we are going to solve the budget deficit for FY 2010-11. But it is important to remember there is another large deficit waiting for us in the...
View ArticleSenate targets are out…$2 billion in revenues, $2.4 billion in cuts
The Minnesota Senate released their targets today. According to their press release, the plan includes $2 billion in unspecified revenue increases and $2.4 billion in permanent spending reductions....
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Legislature discusses state's cash flow, budget deficits
The 2010 Legislative Session may begin on February 4, but the action at Minnesota’s state capitol is underway right now. The Legislative Commission on Planning and Fiscal Policy‘s subcommittee on a...
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The big “What if?”: State leaders ponder federal inaction on hoped-for health...
It appears likely that the state of Minnesota will get a $408 million boost in health care funding from the federal government, according to Tom Hanson, Commissioner of Minnesota Management and Budget...
View ArticleProposed constitutional amendment would lead to more bad budgets
Minnesota is still reeling from a contentious legislative session and a state government shutdown. Now some policymakers are advocating for a constitutional amendment that would permanently undermine...
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