Common Cents

Minnesota faces significant budget challenges. We want to hear what values and priorities Minnesotans think should guide solutions to these challenges.

Join the project to participate and receive updates about our progress!

The dots on the map show where participants in this project are coming from!

Map as of 11/29/10.

Building off the success of this project last year, we've kicked off another round of Common Cents conversations!

We're continuing to offer our budget balancing workshop, but we've added another workshop on tax reform. Read more about the workshops:

Contact us to schedule a workshop and join the project to stay in the loop!

Ever wonder what budget issues are being discussed at the Capitol? We'll update you here. Feel free to comment or ask questions!

3/13: What do you think of the Governor Dayton's supplemental budget spending and revenue increases?

2/22: Should a property tax refund to renters be cut in an effort to eliminate the statewide property tax on businesses?

2/22: Should Minnesota pass a law that requires 60% "supermajority" in order to raise taxes?

Read more...

The first round of Common Cents was conducted October 2010 through March 2011.

Thanks to everyone who participated!

We took what we heard online and in the in-person workshops and compiled some findings:

Other archived material from Common Cents Round 1:

• Weekly online quizzes
• Weekly online discussions
• Summaries from in-person meetings

This site is moderated by hosts Lindsey Alexander, Stacy Becker, and Adam Arling -- from the Citizens League. So, if you see us around you'll know who we are. Say hi!