Team MAPE encourages members to participate in the political process to help chose our next boss. Minnesota state political conventions will take place between April 23rd and May 8th. MAPE members elected as state delegates or alternates are encouraged to contact Kendal Killian at kkillian@mape.org or 651-287-8768. Team MAPE plans to provide support and guidance for member delegates.

On Tuesday, the office of Minnesota Management and Budget released their February forecast from which the legislature and governor will work this session.  The budget outlook improved since November by $209 million to $994 million.  The biennium’s general fund expenditures are expected to total $31.102 billion.  There was an increase in the corporate income tax forecast while the state continues to receive declining amounts of revenue from income taxes.