Minnesota Management and Budget released the latest state budget forecast, showing a $456 million projected surplus for the 2026-2027 budget cycle, and a $6 billion deficit for the 2028-2029 budget cycle. Minnesota Business Partnership CEO Kurt Zellers commented: “Two years ago, the DFL-led legislature and Governor Walz spent a record...
MBP Statement On the State Economic Forecast
Kurt Zellers, CEO of the Minnesota Business Partnership, released the following statement regarding the state economic forecast: “The state of Minnesota’s economic forecast of a pending $5 billion deficit is critically important information for all Minnesotans. In 2023, legislators spent a record $18 billion surplus and raised an additional $10...
MBP Statement On the Passing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson
Jeff Harmening, Chairman and CEO of General Mills and Chair of the Minnesota Business Partnership, released the following statement: “On behalf of the entire Minnesota business community, we offer our heartfelt condolences to Brian’s family, friends, and his colleagues. Like everyone, we are shocked and deeply saddened by Brian's death....
MBP Honors Bridge2Read Program
Minneapolis – The Minnesota Business Partnership (MBP) today announced that Bridge2Read will be presented with the 2024 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. The Bridge2Read program – which is run by...