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Latest Minnesota state budget forecast released, shows a short-term surplus of $616 million
According to the Minnesota state budget office, as of Wednesday morning there is now a short-term surplus of $616 million through 2026-2027.
Minnesota budget update shows $1.1B less than prior forecast
Minnesota lawmakers will have far less fiscal wiggle room and might have to take steps to head off a potential deficit, according to a new economic forecast that will set the tone for budget discussions that start in January in a politically reconfigured state Capitol.
Minnesota’s state budget forecast to be released Wednesday
Minnesota lawmakers will find out Wednesday whether they’ll have a projected budget surplus or shortfall to manage in next year’s legislative session. Officials from Minnesota Management and Budget will present the state’s latest economic forecast at a news conference Wednesday morning.
Minnesota’s budget forecast will dictate how next year’s legislature goes
MMB releases an updated version of the budget forecast, which lawmakers often use to craft policy decisions during the legislative session.
Final Minnesota budget forecast ahead of legislative session to be released Wednesday
Back in February, the state budget forecast showed a surplus of $3.7 billion, but the budget office said nearly all of the surplus would be used up in the next two years if lawmakers didn't make any changes.

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