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The state’s cycle of budget deficits continues. That’s the news from this morning’s release of the November 2012 Economic Forecast. The state ended the August special session with a $1.1 billion deficit projected for the FY 2014-15 biennium. And that’s where the number stands in the new forecast. When taking the impact of inflation into account, the deficit is closer to $2.0 billion in FY 2014-15 and $2.1 billion in FY 2016-17. Continue Reading
With the June Supreme Court decision and 2012 presidential election behind us, it is now clear that the nation’s health reform law – the Affordable Care Act – is here to stay. That’s great news for Minnesotans. Many have already begun to benefit from the law, including young adults who are now able to stay on their parents’ insurance until age 26. And many more Minnesotans will be able to access affordable health insurance as other major provisions take effect in 2014. Continue Reading
There is some good news in the latest numbers from the U.S. Census Bureau. Continue Reading
The U.S. Senate is considering a bill that would make it more challenging for low- and middle-income families moving up the income ladder to purchase affordable health insurance.
The Twin Cities have the highest level of racial disparity in unemployment in the country, according to a study released on Monday. Continue Reading
We celebrate this morning’s Supreme Court ruling as a significant step forward in making health insurance accessible and affordable for more Minnesotans. Continue Reading
Many breathed a sigh of relief when the February forecast showed Minnesota had no new deficit in the current biennium. Continue Reading
On Monday morning, Governor Dayton released a supplemental budget proposal that focuses mostly on addressing concerns from last year’s budget. Continue Reading
We can all breathe a sigh of relief…at least for now. The February 2012 Economic Forecast, released on Wednesday morning, revealed that financial conditions continue to improve in Minnesota, resulting in a $323 million surplus for the current two-year budget cycle (FY 2012-13). Continue Reading
Nobody expected this morning’s good news – that the State of Minnesota is projecting an $876 million surplus for the current two-year budget cycle (FY 2012-13). This gives the state the chance to take positive steps toward keeping our promise to our kids and protecting vital investments in our economy.