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Minnesota faces a projected $6 billion budget deficit down the road. Here’s what you should know.
Minnesota’s budget outlook has flipped from a record surplus to a projected $6 billion deficit down the line. The shortfall projected for the state’s 2028-2029 budget cycle will almost certainly influence spending decisions at the Capitol this year.
Minnesota’s new budget forecast shows a $160M drop; Future deficit grows larger
Thursday’s release of the February economic forecast by the Minnesota Department of Budget is likely to create more tension between state lawmakers in St. Paul. The new state budget forecast shows a $456 million surplus for 2026-2027.
New state budget outlook has Minnesota staring at a $6 billion deficit
The Fiscal Year 2026-27 projected balance for the State of Minnesota is now $456 million surplus. That is $160 million lower than prior estimates. The projected general fund shortfall for the Fiscal Year 2028-29 biennium is now $5.995 billion. That is $852 million worse than November estimates.
Minnesota leaders are up to the task of budget building
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Minnesota's future projected deficit grows to nearly $6 billion
Minnesota could face a budget shortfall of nearly $6 billion in the coming years, state economists project. Why it matters: The warning, issued as part of Thursday's state budget forecast, will shape bipartisan budget negotiations at the divided Capitol this spring.
Tim Walz left stumped and staring blankly when questioned on who leads the Democratic Party
The Minnesota governor appeared to struggle when he was asked the pointed question during a CNN interview this week.
Special election in pivotal Minnesota House race slated for Tuesday
A special election for a Minnesota House seat on Tuesday will determine who represents an east metro suburban district and ...
Walz dodges question on who leads the Democratic Party, says 'voting public' in charge now
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Ambitious Democrats Have a New Game Plan: Yak It Up About Sports
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Can Democrats finally quit the "consultant class"?
Newly elected DNC Chair Ken Martin has promised to review the party's existing contracts with consulting firms ...
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Minnesota’s special state House election
Voters in Minnesota will choose a new representative in a heavily Democratic state House district at the center of a ...
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Minnesota lawmakers get budget update that won’t include full scope of Trump federal pullbacks
Legislators are already weighing the ways they might have to bridge budget gaps if federal officials cut funding streams to ...
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‘Significant’ uncertainty subdues Minnesota’s near-term budget surplus; $6B deficit on horizon
Minnesota is headed on a negative fiscal trajectory in the near future, according to the state’s latest budget forecast.The ...
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Minnesota’s Walz to consider a third run for governor instead of seeking a US Senate seat
Gov. Tim Walz won’t seek Minnesota’s open U.S. Senate seat next year. Spokesman Teddy Tschann said in a statement Wednesday ...
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A downbeat Minnesota budget forecast initiates lawmaker blame game
Minnesota lawmakers received an economic budget forecast that shows less wiggle room as they write a new budget and an even ...