BUDGET FORECAST - $2.4B SURPLUS

Gov. Tim Walz, left, along with Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic and Speaker Melissa Hortman, right, listen as MMB Commissioner Erin Campbell discusses the latest budget forecast.

MMB Commissioner Erin Campbell discusses the latest budget forecast.

MMB Commissioner Erin Campbell discusses the latest budget forecast.

MMB State Economist Dr. Laura Kalambokidis examines a portion of the latest budget forecast.

Revenue Commission Paul Marquart watches as MMB presents the latest budget forecast.

MMB Budget Director Ahna Minge takes a question about the latest budget forecast.

Gov. Tim Walz discusses the latest budget forecast.

Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic and Speaker of the House Melissa Hortman, left, along with Revenue Commissioner Paul Marquart and House Majority Leader Jamie Long watch as Gov. Walz discusses the latest budget forecast.

From right, Speaker Melissa Hortman, Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic and House Majority Leader Jamie Long discuss the latest budget forecast.

Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson and House Assistant Minority Leader Kristin Robbins discuss the latest budget forecast.