Fiscal Focus is our bimonthly publication providing news, analysis, and commentary on tax and spending topics in the headlines.
June 29, 2022
A Special Session Hail Mary?
The Governor's enhanced rebate proposal raised the possibility of a special session focused on expanded tax relief. The numbers are accommodating but high inflation presents an economic and budget forecasting environment just as challenging as was experienced during the heart of the pandemic.
How Does Minnesota Employment Compare?
A look at the latest Census of Government findings and the type of questions they can prompt.
April 20, 2022
Four Questions Regarding the Homestretch
With a month to go, we look at some questions surrounding 2022 budgeting, tax relief, and spending priorities.
Money Well Spent
The work of Office of the Legislative Auditor commands the attention and respect of lawmakers across the political spectrum. But that high regard has not translated into a level of financial support reflecting the size, scope, and complexity of state government today.
Revisiting “How Much is Enough?”
The adequacy of education aid is once again a major issue in the 2022 session. A look back at our 2015 report on education finance labor costs and its relevance for today’s debate.
February 22, 2022
So Much for “Supplemental”
In an off-budget year featuring a massive surplus and a generous, accommodating federal government, neither side is holding back.
The Renewed Push to Exempt Social Security
The state’s huge surplus has propelled full exemption of social security income to the top of many tax relief wish lists. The numbers may look kindlier on the idea but it remains far better politics than tax policy.
Should Government Budgets Be Rich in Fiber?
With the avalanche of federal cash to boost and enhance broadband connectivity comes a temptation for Minnesota to deviate from a proven track record of what works
$73 Billion...So Far
Snapshot of federal COVID management and economic recovery funds provided to Minnesota and their uses
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