Fiscal Focus is our bimonthly publication providing news, analysis, and commentary on tax and spending topics in the headlines.
August 16, 2017
What Does Washington, DC Have in Store for Minnesota?
Find our by attending our 2017 Policy Forum.
Minnesota's Fiscally Healthiest City Is....
It's not a beauty pageant. Ratio analysis offers a way to extract more understanding out of government transparency efforts.
The Other Issue Surrounding a $15 Minimum Wage
The interactive effects of increased wages and reduced eligibility for income support programs is chock full of under-recognized consequences.
June 13, 2017
Sifting Through the Results of Another Legislative Session Spectacle
Our summary and analysis of the tax and spending outcomes from a legislative session that will be remembered for some time to come.
Minnesota Takeaways From Our Latest 50 State Property Tax Comparison Study
Results from the newly-released Payable 2016 report and a look to the future
Another Lost Year in Pensionland
Tax cuts aren’t the biggest threat to the state’s long term fiscal well-being
March 30, 2017
How Do You Spell "Relief"?
Omnibus tax bills have come together, and a lot of big dogs are chasing what is likely to be a compact car of tax relief
A Senior Moment
Is a tax break specifically for seniors good policy? A look at the issues and evidence.
Price of Government Declining...Thanks to More Government Spending
The rapid growth and greater influence of government transfer payments is causing Minnesota’s Price of Government to decline making government look cheaper the larger the role it plays in the state economy.
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