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Recent Content
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A 5th tier income tax bracket would raise revenues to meet what this moment demands
October 19, 2026 • Haleigh Sinclair
Minnesota Taxes
Minnesota needs bold action that prioritizes and protects Minnesotans’ health and economic well-being in response to unprecedented federal funding cuts… Continue reading A 5th tier income tax bracket would raise revenues to meet what this moment demands
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ACA marketplace enrollment shrinks and costs rise after Congress fails to protect enhanced premium tax credits
October 16, 2026 • Jessie Luévano
Federal Issues, Health Care
At the end of 2025, despite a strong and active debate about the harm that would be caused, Congress failed… Continue reading ACA marketplace enrollment shrinks and costs rise after Congress fails to protect enhanced premium tax credits
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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