- Tax-free duds could be budget casualty in Minn.
Minnesota is one of just a few states that don't tax clothing sales. But calls to extend the sales tax to clothes are expected to grow as state leaders confront a nearly $5 billion deficit.February 27, 2009 - Many states consider tax hikes, spending cuts
Minnesota, with a projected budget deficit of $5 billion over the next two years, is not alone. In fact, more than 30 states face projected budget gaps, thanks to the sagging economy.February 27, 2009 - White Bear Lake residents wrestle with the state budget deficit
Minnesota Public Radio held a forum on the state budget -- and how it affects one community, White Bear Lake.February 22, 2009 - Even with stimulus, schools still making budget cuts
The federal stimulus money for education won't keep schools from making their own local budget cuts in coming weeks.February 20, 2009 - Minn. Dems ask public for ideas to fix $5B deficit
Democrats who control the Minnesota Legislature are taking the state's $5 billion budget shortfall to the people in a series of town hall meetings that begin Thursday in Mankato, Rochester, St. Cloud and Willmar.February 18, 2009 - Minn. officials say stimulus will ease budget pain
With the U.S. House and Senate expected to vote soon on a $789 billion economic stimulus bill, officials at the Minnesota State Capitol are still trying to figure out what it means for them. Lawmakers held a meeting this afternoon to discuss how the money could be spent.February 12, 2009 - Pawlenty warns deficit could hit $7 billion
Gov. Tim Pawlenty is warning that since the economy is not improving, Minnesota's state budget deficit is likely to grow by $1 billion or more.February 11, 2009 - Committee approves bill banning sexual predators from Web sites
A Minnesota House committee approved legislation today that would ban sexual predators from social networking Web sites.February 10, 2009 - Minn. official: Madoff losses could cost state
Minnesota's top economist says Bernard Madoff's alleged $50 billion Ponzi scheme could deepen the state's deficit by $20 million or more.February 6, 2009 - Minn. lawmakers probe, pan Pawlenty's budget plan
Legislators are peeling back the layers of Gov. Tim Pawlenty's budget plan this week, and many DFLers say they don't like what they're seeing.February 3, 2009 - Slot machines, tax exemptions among state revenue suggestions
As the governor and state lawmakers struggle to erase a projected $4.8 billion deficit over the next two years, they're talking about a lot of things including spending cuts and one-time money and accounting shifts. But policy makers aren't saying much about how the state can raise money. It could be tax increases or other steps.February 3, 2009 - Pawlenty's budget would shed state jobs in Minn.
An Associated Press analysis shows that Gov. Tim Pawlenty's budget proposal would cut the equivalent of more than 1,100 full-time state workers within about two years.January 30, 2009 - Pawlenty names point person on federal stimulus
Gov. Pawlenty has appointed the director of Minnesota Management and Budget to oversee Minnesota's portion of the federal stimulus package.January 30, 2009 - Pawlenty tobacco plan raises questions
Tobacco money could be a big piece of the budget puzzle as Minnesota lawmakers try to plug a nearly $5 billion deficit.January 29, 2009 - Business groups like Pawlenty's tax cut plans
Gov. Pawlenty touted his budget plan today to one of the few groups that may be pleased with it -- the business community. As some groups complain about cuts to health care, aid to local government and higher education, the business community is cheering proposed tax cuts.January 28, 2009
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