The Minnesota Business Partnership today released its 2024 Legislative Priorities, providing policy recommendations to lawmakers on Jobs and the Economy, Education and Workforce, and Health Care. The MBP's policy agenda is centered on bipartisan, pro-growth solutions that help businesses innovate, invest, and expand in Minnesota. This year's legislative priorities are...
MBP Statement On Court Halting “Unconstitutional” New Election Law
The US Federal District Court for the Minnesota District issued an order Wednesday afternoon enjoining a new law that would unconstitutionally restrict the rights of corporations to engage in political speech. The new law – which would have restricted the ability of so-called foreign-influenced corporations to engage in political speech...
MBP Statement Regarding State Budget Forecast Showing Looming Deficit
Minnesota Management and Budget today released a state economic forecast showing a projected $2.4 billion surplus for fiscal years 24-25, but there is a projected budget deficit for the following biennium. The “significant structural imbalance” in FY 26-27 is the result of higher estimated spending on health and human services...
Minnesota Business Leaders Honor Monroe Elementary with Minnesota’s Future Award
Minneapolis – The Minnesota Business Partnership (MBP) today announced that Monroe Elementary School in Brooklyn Park will be presented with the 2023 Minnesota’s Future Award. Since 2006, the Minnesota’s Future Award has recognized high-performing schools and education programs for innovation and success in helping all students succeed. Monroe Elementary School...