Friday, March 23, 2007
Let's eat
Minneapolis Star-Tribune editorial: Pawlenty took office in 2003 determined to starve the state beast.
Minnesota general fund spending increase, 2006-07 biennium: 11.9%. (5.6% in 2004-05 when the budget deficit was over $4 billion.)
Fastest growing expenditures:
Minnesota general fund spending increase, 2006-07 biennium: 11.9%. (5.6% in 2004-05 when the budget deficit was over $4 billion.)
Fastest growing expenditures:
- Medical Assistance Basic Care for Families and Children: 22.7% 2008-09 over 2006-07.
- Medical Assistance Basic Care for Elderly and Disabled: 27%
- MinnesotaCare: 49%
- Medical Assistance Long Term Care Waivers: 19.5%
Labels: Minneapolis, Minnesota, StarTribune
