Below are links to resources on tax and budget issues. See also The Advocate's Fiscal Toolbox
for links to primary tools in understanding state tax and budget issues, including the
Tax Incidence Study, the Governor's Budget, and legislative fiscal notes.
Minnesota State Agencies and Legislative
Resources
Minnesota Department of Finance
provides documents relating to the state's budget and economic
forecasts.
Minnesota Department of Revenue supervises the administration of Minnesota tax laws and
provides research on the state's tax system.
Minnesota House of Representatives Fiscal Analysis Department
prepares publications on state budget issues and government finance.
Minnesota
Senate Counsel, Research and Fiscal Analysis Office provides
analysis of issues relating to the fiscal activities of the state.
The
Office of the Legislative Auditor
conducts studies that analyze state-funded programs to determine whether they
are accomplishing their goals and utilizing resources efficiently. It also
conducts best practices reviews of selected local government services.
Minnesota Tax and Budget Organizations
Children's Defense Fund-Minnesota
has information on family tax policy and state budget decisions.
National Sites of Interest
The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
is a nonpartisan research organization and policy institute that conducts research and analysis on a range of government policies and programs, with an emphasis on those affecting low- and moderate-income people.
Citizens for Tax Justice is a nonpartisan, nonprofit research and advocacy organization dedicated to fair taxation at the federal, state, and local levels.
Economic Policy
Institute is a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank that seeks
to broaden the public debate about strategies to achieve a prosperous
and fair economy.
Economic Analysis and Research
Network (EARN) is a national network of research and advocacy
organizations that seeks to advance progressive policy at the state
and national level.
OMB Watch
is a nonprofit research, educational, and advocacy organization
that focuses on budget issues, regulatory policy, nonprofit advocacy,
access to government information, and activities at the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB).
State Fiscal Analysis Initiative
is a network of nonprofit and nonpartisan organizations in 29 states
that share a commitment to rigorous budget and tax analysis.
The Urban Institute investigates social and economic problems confronting the nation and analyze efforts to solve these problems. The Institute seeks to increase Americans' awareness of important public choices and improve the formulation and implementation of government decisions.
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