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These sources have come to our attention through a variety of means. Some have a partisan bent; we are not censoring what goes here. They are interesting to browse through, whatever your ideological leanings.
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0The findings from the Common Cents community workshops and online activities.
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We had several requests for the PowerPoint from the workshop presentations. Here it is.
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A report of the Minnesota Department of Revenue that looks at who pays Minnesota's state and local taxes.
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This website allows you to select different state economic indicators - such as personal income and employment statistics - and select different ways to look at the data (maps, charts, graphs,etc.).
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This Excel document compares state employment, wage and pension data with the U.S. average.
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A $1 trillion gap exists between the $2.3 trillion states and participating localities have set aside to pay for employees' retirement benefits and the $3.3 trillion price tag of those promises.
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A Center on Budget & Policy Priorities report (June 2010) reporting on the increasing gap in incomes in the U.S.
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A November 2010 report that shows that the significant drop in the annual interstate migration rate between 2005-2006 is incorrect. The 2007–2009 recession is not associated with any additional decrease in interstate migration relative to trend.
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A Bush Foundation summary of the slowing in labor force growth and the pressures this places on productivity.
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A Bush Foundation summary of employment and education trends and their potential impact on the state.
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A Bush Foundation summary of the trends and implications of health care spending in Minnesota.
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A 2-page summary from the Bush Foundation on the impact of two demographic trends in the state - the significant growth of those 65+ and the unprecedented diversity of Minnesota's youngest generation.
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Resources on the state budget, aids to local governments and property taxes and information on the state/local fiscal relationship from the perspective of Minnesota cities.
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The final report of a state commissioned group who analyzed the trends affecting Minnesota's budget in the short- and long-term.
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A broad look at the financial struggles of Minnesotans and the economic forces that shape them that focuses on long-term trends in income, employment, and the cost of basic needs such as food, health care, housing, and transportation.
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The Minnesota Department of Management & Budget compiles quarterly information on the number of employees by state agency. Data goes back to 2003.
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House Research website with information on income taxes in Minnesota.
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House Research website with information on miscellaneous taxes in Minnesota (tobacco products, motor fuels, corporate franchise, etc.)
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House Research website with information on property taxes in Minnesota.
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House Research website with information on sales taxes in Minnesota.
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A link to the Minnesota House of Representatives House Research website on Minnesota taxes.
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Features graphs and tables on Minnesota taxes.
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The Executive Summary from a 2006 report on public pensions in Minnesota.
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An overview of Minnesota income, corporate franchise, sales and other state taxes; presented to the Minnesota House Committee on Taxes, January 2009.
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This chart shows the income vs. consumption patterns by age. Take the Week 2 quiz to learn more about how this pattern impacts the state budget.
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The Minnesota Department of Revenue calculates tax and revenue rankings for the 50 states and the District of Columbia based on U.S. Census Bureau government finance reports. The most recent fiscal year available is 2008.
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$1 trillion. That’s the gap at the end of fiscal year 2008 between the $2.35 trillion states had set aside to pay for employees’ retirement benefits and the $3.35 trillion price tag of those promises.
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The worst recession since the 1930s has caused the steepest decline in state tax receipts on record. Even after making very deep spending cuts over the last two years, states continue to face large budget gaps.
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This link provides basic data on taxes and spending; designed to provide quick and easy access to a wide range of data on tax rates, collections and overall tax burdens.
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A review of the state's tax expenditures, presented to the Minnesota House Taxes Committee in March 2009.
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A Minnesota Department of Revenue annual report on the state's tax expenditures.
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Forty-six states faced budget shortfalls this past year. This report offers great information on what other states are doing to address their budget challenges.
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Search by zip code and find out which companies in your area are: exporting jobs, experiencing mass layoffs and/or have violations of safety, health or labor law.
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Think you can balance the budget? Give it a try. Launch the budget deficit calculator. MinnPost.com By Sharon Schmickle, Feb 9, 2011