Minnesota's budget surplus soars to $3.7 billion, providing legislative breathing room

Minnesota's budget outlook has brightened, with officials announcing a larger surplus for the current budget period, expected to reach over $3.7 billion by June 2025.

The sun shines on the Minnesota State Capitol on Feb. 12, 2024, in St. Paul. Minnesota's budget outlook has improved, officials said on Thursday, with a slightly bigger surplus forecast for the current budget that will give the Legislature a little more breathing room this session. (AP Photo/Steve Karnowski)

The budget office is also forecasting a smaller potential deficit for the next two-year budget, which begins in July 2025.

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Spending is still projected to exceed revenue, but only by $1.5 billion instead of the $2.3 billion previously forecast.

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