February 22, 2022
January / February 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