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Federal changes to SNAP mean more Minnesotans could go hungry and Minnesota will face new costs
November 5, 2025 • Carly Eckstrom
Federal Budget, Federal Issues
In legislation signed into law on July 4, 2025, Congressional Republicans chose to enact the largest cut to food benefits for very low-income people through SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly called Food Stamps), in its history. These drastic cuts to SNAP will increase poverty, food insecurity, and hunger, including among children.
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The federal Reconciliation Bill’s tax provisions largely benefit the wealthy, but leaves everyday people behind
October 31, 2025 • Haleigh Sinclair
Federal Issues, Federal Taxes
The federal Reconciliation Bill (H.R.1) that was passed into law in July will make life harder for everyday folks across our country. This law’s tax provisions favor the… Continue reading The federal Reconciliation Bill’s tax provisions largely benefit the wealthy, but leaves everyday people behind
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89,000 Minnesotans will see their health insurance costs increase unless Congress acts now
October 29, 2025 • Jessie Luévano
Federal Issues, Federal Taxes, Health Care
If Congress does not act soon, Minnesotans across the state will see their health insurance costs spike for 2026. As open enrollment nears and the expiration of enhancements on premium tax credits loom, many across the state are seeing their health care premiums for next year increase by more than 50 percent.