DFL and GOP leaders agree that spending must be cut in certain areas. But they’re divided on who’s to blame for the state’s ...

The revenue forecast will be the Legislature’s fiscal guide in coming up with a two-year balanced budget this session.

Minnesota's surplus for the next two-year budget has plummeted by $160 million, according to the latest forecast, which cites ...

The projected surplus for 2026-27 is now at $456 million, while the deficit projected for 2028-29 has risen to almost $6 ...

Projections presented Thursday, March 6 are down from November’s budget forecast, which showed an anticipated $5 billion ...

The Fiscal Year 2026-27 projected balance for the State of Minnesota is now $456 million surplus. That is $160 million lower ...

Minnesota finance officials say lawmakers have $456 million in extra money at their disposal, which is down substantially ...

The state will have a $456 million surplus heading into the 2026-27 fiscal year, down $160 million from the previous estimate ...

Minnesota's budget surplus is expected to shrink with economic uncertainty. State budget officials forecast a surplus of $456 ...

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Minnesota's surplus for the next two-year budget has plummeted by $160 million, according to the latest forecast, which cites federal policy changes and inflation as reasons for the decline.

The projections are down from November’s budget forecast and will give lawmakers a clearer picture for passing a budget this ...