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Topic: State Budget

State Revenue Collections Dip

(Published Jul 21, 2010)

Despite recent actions to balance the state’s general fund budget, state budget woes continue.

State Revenue Collections Up

(Published Jun 24, 2010)

Although collections are up, the state expects the final tax refunds to more than offset higher revenue collections.

State Budget Treading Water

(Published May 26, 2010)

The final bill of 2010 balanced the current budget, but the state still faces a nearly $6 billion deficit for 2012-2013.

Legislature Balances Budget with No Additional City Cuts

(Published May 19, 2010)

The bill includes nearly $3 billion in appropriation reductions and shifts to erase the state’s budget deficit.

Governor's Budget Veto Means Continued Uncertainty for Cities

(Published May 12, 2010)

Governor continues to refuse new taxes and insist on more spending cuts to balance the budget.

Supreme Court Rules Against Governor in Unallotment Lawsuit

(Published May 5, 2010)

The decision only directly affects the cuts to a state dietary aid program, but calls into question the remaining unallotments.

Governor Wants More City Cuts, Hints at More Unallotment

(Published May 5, 2010)

The session tone quickly sours as the governor and legislators point fingers.

House Unveils Second Budget-Balancing Bill

(Published Apr 28, 2010)

The bill includes no city cuts, but if more federal Medicaid funding doesn’t come through, adjustments will have to be made.

State’s Cash Flow Problems Continue

(Published Apr 14, 2010)

The state is currently borrowing from other state funds and delaying some payments to avoid short-term borrowing.

Spreadsheet Presents City-by-City Cuts Under Supplemental Budget

(Published Apr 14, 2010)

The League has created a spreadsheet showing city-by-city LGA and MVHC reductions.

Supplemental Budget Cuts: Your Questions Answered on City LGA and MVHC

(Published Apr 7, 2010)

What cuts to city aids and credits can you expect in 2010 and 2011? Get answers to your frequently asked questions.

First Supplemental Budget Bill Passes

(Published Mar 31, 2010)

The legislation, which is on its way to the governor, will reduce city aids and credits by an additional $52.5 million for 2010.

Senator Unveils Budget Bill with Sales Tax on Clothing

(Published Mar 10, 2010)

The bill would expand the sales tax to include clothing, which has always been exempt since the tax was first imposed in 1967.

State Budget Forecast Shows Small Improvement

(Published Mar 3, 2010)

For the first time in nearly three years, the state budget forecast did not show a worsening outlook for the state’s general fund budget—although significant deficits are still projected.

Unallotment Legislation Advances

(Published Feb 24, 2010)

Committees approve bills limiting Gov. Pawlenty’s unallotment authority and allowing the Legislature to call a special session.

Gov. Pawlenty Proposes More Cuts in State Aid to Cities

(Published Feb 16, 2010)

The governor's supplemental budget proposal includes $125 million in additional 2010 city cuts.

League Board Supports Amicus Brief in Unallotment Lawsuit

(Published Feb 3, 2010)

The Minnesota Supreme Court has approved the League’s request to file the “friend of the court” brief, which the League will do jointly with other city organizations.