Minnesota 2024 Tax Collections Now Nearly $500M Above Forecast
A new economic report issued by the state also projects stronger-than-expected economic conditions through next year.
State budget
Minnesota Faces $2.4-Billion Deficit Due to Coronavirus Pandemic
As expected Minnesota's economy has taken a big hit from the coronavirus pandemic.
New Economic Forecast Predicts Minnesota Budget Shortfall
Minnesota lawmakers will have to fill a projected $188 million budget deficit next year.
Furloughs Looming for Minnesota Senate Employees
Republican Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka says the Senate may furlough staff and stop cutting checks as soon as December if the courts don't restore their operating budget.
Dayton is ‘Genuinely Undecided’ About Fate of Budget Bills
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Gov. Mark Dayton says he will decide whether to sign or veto the Legislature's recently approved budget by midnight Tuesday.
No End in Sight For Minnesota’s Budget Stalemate
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Legislature's budget work is at a standstill.
State Budget Surplus Soars To Nearly $2 Billion
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota finance officials pegged a projected state budget surplus Thursday at nearly $1.9 billion over the next 19 months.
Minnesota Labor Contracts Hung Up Over Political Differences
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — On tie votes, new labor contracts for thousands of Minnesota state government employees have been put in limbo.
Minnesota Preparing For Possible Goverment Shutdown
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Some Minnesota state agencies are moving ahead with plans to shut down operations if legislative leaders can't reach an agreement on a budget by July 1.
2015 Minnesota Legislative Session Is Over
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota lawmakers have passed a budget but are bracing for a likely special session.
Lawmakers Assembling Budget Despite Veto Threat
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — More pieces of Minnesota's next budget are falling into place. They affect poultry farmers battling the bird flu, college students seeking a financial lift, the upkeep of public parks and much more.
Legislative Update – Bird Flu and a Budget Reserve Challenge
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — There's a new pledge drive at Minnesota's Capitol that could leave the state with an even bigger budget reserve.
Gov. Mark Dayton challenged House Republicans on Tuesday to back off some of their $2 billion in proposed tax cuts...
Internet Funding Included in GOP Budget Bill
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Republicans in the Minnesota House have carved out space in their budget to improve internet service in greater Minnesota.
Minnesota’s Budget Surplus Projection Nearly Doubles
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota's bank account is projected to run up a $1.87 surplus over the next two years, which will drive calls for new spending, tax cuts or most likely a mix.