Find the latest press releases, news stories, op-eds, commentary, and media coverage from the Minnesota Budget Project and in coalition with This Is Medicaid and Together We Rise Minnesota.
Editorial or Opinion
These are real people at risk
October 23, 2026
Federal Issues, Health Care
This Is Medicaid coalition published an opinion piece highlighting how threats to Minnesota’s Medical Assistance program puts the well-being of children, families and neighbors in jeopardy. She calls for greater transparency and collaboration between state and federal partners to strengthen program integrity while protecting the vital services Minnesotans rely on.
Editorial or Opinion
Star Tribune: To fight fraud effectively, Minnesota needs partnership, not just punishment
October 21, 2026
Federal Issues, Health Care
This Is Medicaid coalition members co-authored an opinion article in the Minnesota Star Tribune about how Minnesota’s Medicaid programs are working with the federal government to improve efforts to prevent, detect and address fraud. They highlight how the current approach to state and federal collaboration could be improved to better serve Minnesota, emphasizing the importance of clear standards, constructive oversight and protecting vital health care services Minnesotans rely on.
News Story
Bring Me The News: Operation Metro Surge caused Minnesota to lose 32K jobs, study finds
October 15, 2026
Federal Issues, Immigration, Income and Inclusive Economy, Income and Work
A report from the Minnesota Budget Project and Immigration Research Initiative estimates that Operations Metro Surge and PARRIS contributed to 32,000 fewer jobs in Minnesota. The findings highlight the economic impacts of increased immigration enforcement on Minnesota’s workforce and economy. Read more in Bring Me The News.
News Story
Star Tribune: ICE’s Operation Metro Surge cost Twin Cities a reported 32,000 jobs
October 14, 2026
Immigration, Income and Inclusive Economy, Income and Work
Minnesota Budget Project deputy director, Carly Eckstrom, was cited in the Star Tribune’s coverage of a new study finding that Operation Metro Surge cost the Twin Cities 32,000 fewer jobs.
News Story
The Latin Times: 32,000 jobs gone. Most lost by American workers. Minnesota’s ICE surge tells the real story
October 12, 2026
Federal Issues, Immigration, Income and Inclusive Economy, Income and Work
A joint report by the Minnesota Budget Project and Immigration Research Initiative estimating that the recent increase in ICE arrests contributed to 32,000 fewer jobs in Minnesota, with three-quarters of the estimated job losses among U.S.-born workers, was featured in the Latin Times.
Press Release
New report demonstrates: ICE spike means 32,000 fewer jobs in Minnesota
October 6, 2026
Federal Issues, Immigration, Income and Inclusive Economy, Income and Work
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE St. Paul, MN — From the earliest preliminary reports to the most recent data analysis, both local… Continue reading New report demonstrates: ICE spike means 32,000 fewer jobs in Minnesota
News Story
Fox 9: Minnesota’s property tax spikes proposed
August 31, 2026
Minnesota Taxes
Minnesotans are seeing a series of potentially steep property tax hikes, especially across the Twin Cities metro. FOX 9 interviewed Minnesota Budget Project deputy director, Carly Eckstrom, about the latest proposals and federal funding changes.
Press Release
Restrictions on Medicaid work reporting requirements could cause health coverage loss for Minnesotans
August 18, 2026
Federal Issues, Health Care
The Minnesota Budget Project submitted a letter the Minnesota Budget Project sent to CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz as part of the public comment period for recently proposed federal restrictions that could cause health coverage loss for more Minnesotans under Medicaid work reporting requirements.
News Story
MinnPost: Why the Trump administration’s curveball on ‘medical frailty’ matters for Medicaid in Minnesota
June 30, 2026
Federal Issues, Health Care
The Minnesota Budget Project was cited in a MinnPost news story regarding the new federal guidance that reduces the number of people who can qualify for an exemption to work requirements because they are medically frail.
News Story
Star Tribune: Justice Department sues Minnesota over refusal to turn over SNAP data
June 29, 2026
Federal Issues
The Minnesota Star Tribune cited the Minnesota Budget Project in a recent story about the Justice Department’s lawsuit seeking to require Minnesota to provide five years of records related to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, including beneficiary information.
Press Release
USDA data confirms how far feds are stepping back from fighting hunger
June 25, 2026
Federal Budget, Federal Issues, Minnesota Budget
New USDA data released on June 24 confirms how much the federal government is stepping back from its commitments to fight hunger and shifting the costs to states instead. Minnesota, along with 35 other states, will soon face massive new costs to ensure their residents can continue to receive SNAP.
Press Release
New federal restrictions could cause health coverage loss for more Minnesotans under Medicaid work reporting requirements
June 8, 2026
Federal Issues, Health Care
The federal government recently released new guidance for Medicaid work reporting requirements that will likely cause more people to be denied or lose their Medicaid health coverage.
Press Release
Health coverage at risk for 128,000 Minnesotans subject to new Medicaid work reporting requirements
May 14, 2026
Health Care
In Minnesota, an estimated 128,000 people will be subject to regular reporting for the work reporting requirement, and others will have to prove they qualify for an exemption.
Press Release
New federal tax law gives biggest tax cuts to the wealthy
April 10, 2026
Federal Taxes, Minnesota Taxes
On the first Tax Day since the bill was passed, the new federal tax law gives the biggest tax cuts to the wealthy in Minnesota.
Press Release
Minnesota families, renters and individuals can find vital information about powerful tax credits in Hmong, English, Somali and Spanish languages
March 30, 2026
Minnesota Taxes, Tax Credits for Minnesotans and Families
This tax season, Minnesotans can find resources in multiple languages to learn about Minnesota’s powerful state tax credits.
Editorial or Opinion
Yes, we should raise taxes on the wealthy
March 27, 2026
Minnesota Taxes
A recent Star Tribune column argued that Minnesota policymakers shouldn’t consider creating a new income bracket to raise taxes on the highest earners. Here’s some reasons why they should.
Press Release
Statement on House Tax Committee hearing on HF3524 and HR 3525
March 3, 2026
Income and Work, Minnesota Taxes
H.R. 1’s “middle-class tax cuts” like the so-called “no tax on tips” or “no tax on overtime pay” are not all what they’re hyped up to be.
Press Release
We call for sensible approach including raising revenues to fund public services
February 27, 2026
Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Budget Outlook
Minnesota Budget Project’s statement on the state’s February Budget Forecast and a call for a sensible approach that includes raising revenues to fund public services.
News Story
MPR: Health needs, insurance woes compound fears for Minnesota families amid ICE operations
January 16, 2026
Federal Issues, Immigration
MPR News’ coverage of the ICE Operation Metro Surge included references to Minnesota Budget Project’s work.
Editorial or Opinion
Minnesota Reformer: Medicaid work reporting requirements will mean people losing health care for no good reason
March 26, 2025
Health Care
This commentary was first published in the Minnesota Reformer on the budget-cutting policy that Congress is considering around Medicaid work reporting requirements.
Press Release
Federal policymakers put Minnesotans’ health care at risk if they cut Medicaid funding and eligibility
December 30, 2024
Health Care
Advocates decry severe health and financial impacts to the more than 1 million Minnesotans who get care through Medical Assistance.
News Story
KFGO: Minnesota’s latest state budget forecast due out Thursday
February 29, 2024
Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Budget Outlook
KFGO takes a look at the latest Minnesota budget forecast and includes analysis from Nan Madden of the Minnesota Budget Project.
News Story
What Democrats can accomplish when they control a whole state
July 3, 2023
Minnesota Taxes, Tax Credits for Minnesotans and Families
The New Republic interviewed Minnesota Budget Project director, Nan Madden, on the state’s potential for building a Minnesota Child Tax Credit.
News Story
Minnesota legislature considers investment In BIPOC communities
April 27, 2023
Minnesota Budget
Streets MN interviewed Clark Goldenrod, deputy director of the Minnesota Budget Project about the state’s historic $17 billion surplus that some Minnesota BIPOC leaders are urging to be partly invested into BIPOC communities.
Editorial or Opinion
Minnesota Reformer: A new way to approach tax day — with celebration
April 14, 2023
Minnesota Taxes
Commentary from the Minnesota Budget Project that was first published in the Minnesota Reformer in celebration of Tax Day.
News Story
U.S. News & World Report: Why Minnesota taxes Social Security Income
March 7, 2023
Minnesota Taxes
U.S. News & World Report investigates the calls to eliminate Minnesota income taxes on Social Security income, referencing the Minnesota Budget Project’s work on the topic.
News Story
New state budget forecast comes out Monday morning
February 27, 2023
Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Budget Outlook
The Minnesota Management and Budget Office is releasing the February budget and economic forecast. Clark Goldenrod with the Minnesota Budget Project spoke with Willmar Radio about what to expect.
Editorial or Opinion
Minnesota Reformer: Minnesota can shrink childhood poverty by creating a child tax credit
February 15, 2023
Minnesota Taxes, Tax Credits for Minnesotans and Families
Minnesota is pursuing a state child tax credit and becoming one of a growing number of states to create their own child tax credits.
News Story
Star Tribune: As state budget forecast is released, support builds to add inflation back into projections
December 5, 2022
Minnesota Budget
Clark Goldenrod of The Minnesota Budget Project was interviewed by the Star Tribune about the 2023 state budget forecast.
Editorial or Opinion
Minnesota Budget Project at 25: Ensuring everyday Minnesotans are a priority at the Capitol
October 14, 2022
Uncategorized
Minnesota Budget Project is celebrating 25 years of ensuring everyday Minnesotans are a priority at the Capitol.
Editorial or Opinion
Access Press: Now is the time to strengthen health care and supports
April 1, 2022
Health Care, Minnesota Budget
The state’s historic budget surplus provides a once in a generation opportunity to expand on Minnesota’s existing framework and move toward providing the best possible health care for all.
Editorial or Opinion
Minnesota Reformer: Congress must raise taxes on the wealthy to pay for Build Back Better
November 10, 2021
Minnesota Taxes
Commentary first published in the Minnesota Reformer on how federal decisionmakers are considering legislation to “Build Back Better”.
Editorial or Opinion
Memo to Washington: We need another COVID-19 relief bill — now
September 7, 2020
Federal Issues, Health Care
Commentary first published in the Minnesota Reformer by Nan Madden, director of the Minnesota Budget Project. Strong federal COVID-19 response legislation meant that more Minnesotans could stay healthy and better make ends meet.
Editorial or Opinion
Minnesota Reformer: Policy responses to COVID-19 should be rooted in equity
April 3, 2020
Health Care, Income and Inclusive Economy
Commentary by Nan Madden and Clark Goldenrod of the Minnesota Budget Project, first published in the Minnesota Reformer, on how essential it will be to take an inclusive response to the economic disruption cause by the coronavirus.
Editorial or Opinion
Access Press: Thanks to work of many, health care provider tax is saved
June 10, 2019
Thanks to the hard work and tenacity of hundreds of advocates across the state, health care for more than one million Minnesotans was protected this session when policymakers agreed to preserve Minnesota’s health care provider tax.