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.
Recent Content
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Federal funds to Minnesota are foundational to shared prosperity
June 18, 2025 • Carly Eckstrom
Federal Budget, Federal Issues, Minnesota Budget
The federal government is a significant source of funding for states, contributing about $1 for every $3 of state spending… Continue reading Federal funds to Minnesota are foundational to shared prosperity
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Struggling Americans would be harmed by federal budget and tariff policies, while high-income people receive big tax cuts
June 9, 2025 • Haleigh Sinclair
Federal Budget, Federal Issues, Federal Taxes
The U.S. House and Senate have passed budget resolutions that outline plans for deep cuts to services that families rely… Continue reading Struggling Americans would be harmed by federal budget and tariff policies, while high-income people receive big tax cuts
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The economic and fiscal impacts of mass deportation: what’s at risk in Minnesota
April 28, 2025 • Carly Eckstrom
Federal Issues, Immigration, Income and Inclusive Economy
Key findings: Some areas of the Minnesota state economy that will be impacted include: The Trump Administration has already begun… Continue reading The economic and fiscal impacts of mass deportation: what’s at risk in Minnesota