News Release
Representative Bakeberg Comments on November Budget Forecast
St. Paul – Thursday, Minnesota’s Office of Management and Budget released its November forecast showing short-term stability but clear long-term warning signs. State spending continues to grow faster than revenue, setting Minnesota up for a future deficit if meaningful action isn’t taken.
Rep. Ben Bakeberg (R-Jordan) issued the following statement:
“This forecast is another clear wake-up call. Minnesota cannot keep spending more than we take in and hope the numbers magically work out. Even after Democrats used their 2023 trifecta to pass historic tax increases, the state is still projected to spend more than $5 billion beyond what we collect. Add in the more than $1 billion already lost to fraud, and the message is unmistakable: we have a serious spending problem and major oversight failures that must be addressed.
We must continue to stand up for taxpayers, address the rampant fraud, and make sure every dollar is spent wisely. Minnesotans deserve leadership that focuses on solving problems here at home instead of pointing fingers at Washington or anyone else. It’s time to face reality and protect Minnesota’s future, and I’m ready to get to work next session to make that happen.”
For more information, please contact Rep. Bakeberg’s office using the contact info below.
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