Minnesota budget surplus: Spend every penny (and then some)

This week, Minnesota budget authorities will release their semiannual update on the state's finances. Barring major surprises, it will show that Minnesota has a considerable surplus. The announcement will renew an 18-month-old debate about what to do with the funds.

Most conservatives will continue calls to "give it back" through tax cuts, while most Democrats will champion a mix of tax cuts, targeted tax credits and increased funding for public goods and services like schools, child care and physical infrastructure.

Here's a different perspective: We need all of the surplus and more for public investments aimed at meeting the collective needs of Minnesotans.

https://www.startribune.com/spend-every-penny-and-then-some/600254625/