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Update from Rep. Tabke: Minnesota's Budget Forecast

Friday, December 6, 2019

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Your Friday Update from the Office of Representative Brad Tabke: 

This Thursday, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released the 2019 November Budget and Economic Forecast, showing a predicted budget balance of $1.3 billion heading into our 2020 legislative session. While Minnesota’s economy is doing well, other factors show that cautious, prudent investments will be needed in order to secure a strong future for Minnesota.

With projected inflation itself being over $1 billion, Minnesota will see a deficit in future fiscal years. Throw in uncertain trade policies at the federal level, a shortage of workers, and forecasted economic slowdown, it becomes clear that smart, responsible legislation will be needed in order to make sure we’re building the Minnesota we all deserve.  

The budget balance from MMB is also just a current snapshot of what we can expect as we prepare to return to the Legislature in February, when there will also be another economic forecast released. You can brush up on the specifics of the budget forecast at MMB’s website, or read MPR’s coverage of the forecast here.

Other News:

  • Two new episodes of The Shakopee Podcast are available, you can listen to Rep. Tabke talk traffic with Transportation Commissioner Margaret Anderson Kelliher, or hear our latest “Holiday Kickoff” episode, where we’re discussing Shakopee’s Holiday Fest, and all the local businesses downtown. 
  • We’ve got dates set for our advisory councils in the new year. The Shakopee Youth Advisory Council will be meeting Monday, January 20, 7pm, at the Shakopee Public Library, and our Senior Advisory Council will be meeting Wednesday, January 22, 10:30am, at the the Shakopee Public Library. You can click on the links to find more information on our Facebook event pages. Thank you to everyone that was able to join us for our Youth Advisory Council panel discussion!

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  • With 11 states and the District of Columbia legalizing adult-use cannabis, Minnesota is gearing up to start that conversation ourselves when the legislature reconvenes. Before that, we want to make sure we hear from you on the issue. Rep. Tabke will be joined by Majority Leader Ryan Winkler for Shakopee’s “Be Heard on Cannabis” event. It’ll be Wednesday, January 29, from 6-7pm at the Shakopee VFW. In the meantime, please reach out to us at rep.brad.tabke@house.mn to share your questions, comments, and concerns on this issue. We hope to see you there!
  • Rep. Tabke recently participated in the Minnesota Student Association (MSA)’s “Cookies and Constituents” event. MSA is the official student government at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. You can learn more about its work and priorities by visiting msa.umn.edu.

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  • Shoutout to the Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative for announcing 50 new units of supportive housing in Shakopee! This is a much-needed project for our community, and we look forward to following along as their plan to help families experiencing homelessness find homes become a reality. 

 

Have a great weekend!

 

Brad Tabke, State Representative
Adeline Miller, Legislative Assistant