October 30, 2020
Finish Line
Resistance to the continuation of the governor’s emergency powers was a formidable obstacle, but rejecting over $2 billion in economic benefits spread across the state entailed its own political risk.
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Budgets and Fiscal Policy
Our work in selected areas of government spending and budgets -- through the lenses of efficiency, transparency, and accountability.
September 01, 2020
Is the Fourth Time A Charm?
Following the 2020 regular session and three special sessions, the state remains in a holding pattern with respect to a tax bill, a bonding bill, and budget repair. With November elections looming and the clock ticking on the 91st Minnesota Legislature, legislative action – or lack thereof – in…
June 30, 2020
About that Budget Deficit
In a chaotic period dominated by COVID response and civil unrest, action on the budget deficit drifted down lawmakers’ to-do list. A look at the status, environment, and options for budget repair in the next special session …
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