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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Organization description: The Minnesota Budget Project is a nonpartisan research and advocacy organization that works on policy solutions that expand opportunity and economic well-being to all Minnesotans. It is an initiative of the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits.
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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
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Minnesota Budget Project weighs in on proposed federal Medicaid restrictions
August 14, 2026 • Jessie Luévano
Federal Issues, Health Care
The federal government recently proposed new restrictions that could cause health coverage loss for more Minnesotans under Medicaid work reporting requirements. During the public comment period where organizations and individuals could weigh in, the Minnesota Budget Project submitted the following letter.
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Not with a bang but a fizzle: Minnesota policymakers kick the can to 2027
June 3, 2026 • Minnesota Budget Project
Health Care, Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Taxes
In the 2026 Minnesota Legislative Session, we called on policymakers to take bold action to protect Minnesotans’ health and well-being… Continue reading Not with a bang but a fizzle: Minnesota policymakers kick the can to 2027