The 2020 Legislative Session will involve a new player: the Legislative Budget Office, or LBO. The LBO will be responsible for producing fiscal notes, working in concert with state agencies to estimate the fiscal impact of proposed legislation
Author: Betsy Hammer
Policy Advocate (former),
Minnesota Budget Project
New research demonstrates unequivocally: Medicaid works, and work reporting requirements do not
New research illustrates just how effective Medicaid is in improving peoples’ health, and just how dangerous limitations to access can be.
Census 2020: It’s a big deal
Here at the Minnesota Budget Project, we rely on the Census Bureau and its excellent data because it helps us… Continue reading Census 2020: It’s a big deal
Census data illustrate opportunity gaps
Even in this relatively strong economy, nearly 1 in 10 Minnesotans find that lack of good paying jobs, challenging transportation obstacles, and other barriers make it hard to afford the essentials, much less get ahead.
New Census data shows some positive trends, but not everyone benefits
The Census Bureau released new data today showing a 0.5 percent reduction in national poverty rates, making 2018 the fourth… Continue reading New Census data shows some positive trends, but not everyone benefits
Critical funding for health care preserved but small gains in support for families
Overall, the final HHS budget agreement is a mixed bag for Minnesotans.
New data tool allows everyone to find local data about impact of health care, provider tax
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) rolled out powerful new web-based tools chock-full of data about health care. The… Continue reading New data tool allows everyone to find local data about impact of health care, provider tax
Affordable child care: Good for all
At this point in the legislative session, there’s a lot of attention to the negotiations about budget numbers. Those are… Continue reading Affordable child care: Good for all
Provider tax: Why now is the time to repeal the sunset
Minnesota’s health care provider tax raises nearly $680 million annually for affordable health care and investments in healthy communities across… Continue reading Provider tax: Why now is the time to repeal the sunset
Real people, real communities: Why maintaining the provider tax is so important
It’s hard to avoid news about the health care provider tax if you follow politics in Minnesota. Our state’s provider… Continue reading Real people, real communities: Why maintaining the provider tax is so important