Interpreting the Budget Forecast / Promoting Jobs and Economic Development

A budget surplus of $2.4 billion for the current fiscal biennium was recently announced as part of the November Budget and Economic Forecast. Erin Campbell, Commissioner of Minnesota Management and Budget, joins Capitol Report moderator Shannon Loehrke to talk about the implications of the surplus and the possible warning signs on the horizon.

The mission of the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is to empower the growth of the Minnesota economy for everyone. The agency exists to recruit, expand and retain businesses, encourage international trade, and develop the workforce and communities. Commissioner Matt Varilek joins Shannon to highlight some of the agency's initiatives.

Also in the program, leaders of a new Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Task Force describe the challenges they intend to tackle, and Governor Tim Walz and leaders promote resources to help Minnesotans afford their heating costs.  Plus, a brief tour of the Minnesota State Capitol.