The Minnesota Budget Project is a resource to members of the media on state taxes, budget priorities, and other public policy issues affecting Minnesotans and their ability to achieve economic security.
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ICE spike means 32,000 fewer jobs in Minnesota
October 8, 2026 • Carly Eckstrom
Federal Issues, Immigration, Income and Inclusive Economy, Income and Work
It is increasingly clear that the program of mass deportation being carried out by the current administration is hurting American… Continue reading ICE spike means 32,000 fewer jobs in Minnesota
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Minnesota Budget Project raises concerns over a proposed federal rule that could make funding essential health care services more difficult
October 8, 2026 • Jessie Luévano
Federal Issues, Health Care
The federal government recently proposed new restrictions that that will make financing affordable health care more difficult for states. We… Continue reading Minnesota Budget Project raises concerns over a proposed federal rule that could make funding essential health care services more difficult
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H.R. 1 Report: How Minnesota responds to federal harms to Medicaid and where we should go from here
September 8, 2026 • Jessie Luévano
Federal Issues, Health Care
Medicaid is vital for Minnesotans’ health and well-being Federal actions since July 2025 have made sweeping changes that harm Medicaid… Continue reading H.R. 1 Report: How Minnesota responds to federal harms to Medicaid and where we should go from here