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07/03/19
  • Minnesota Budget
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  • Education

Final education budget makes important investments, but leaves more to do to support all Minnesota students

The final E-12 education and higher education budgets for FY 2020-21 make important strides toward ensuring that more s...
07/02/19
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  • Minnesota Budget Outlook and Trends
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Raiding the state's budget reserve today could hurt everyday Minnesotans tomorrow

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It’s imperative to build a strong budget reserve when the state’s economic outlook is good, and Minnesota has made laudable progress. But that budget reserve will only work if we keep it strong and only use it when it's needed.
06/19/19
  • Child Care
  • Health Care
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Critical funding for health care preserved but small gains in support for families

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Overall, the final HHS budget agreement is a mixed bag for Minnesotans.
05/21/19
  • Minnesota Taxes
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Global budget deal reached Sunday; more work needed to pass final budget

On Sunday evening after weeks of negotiations, legislative leaders and Governor Tim Walz announced a global budget deal....