Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives introduced a plan this week that would slash the federal commitment to affordable… Continue reading ACA replacement bill would raise costs for health insurance for many Minnesotans and slash federal funding for health care
Author: Ben Horowitz
Policy Advocate (former),
Minnesota Budget Project
Governor Dayton’s FY 2018-19 budget: HHS investments focus on Minnesota’s most vulnerable, preserves provider tax
Governor Mark Dayton’s budget makes important new investments in health and human services, largely centered on health care and families with… Continue reading Governor Dayton’s FY 2018-19 budget: HHS investments focus on Minnesota’s most vulnerable, preserves provider tax
Legislative task force recommends improvements to Minnesota’s Child Care Assistance Program
A bipartisan task force of Minnesota legislators heard from parents, providers and employers about the challenges that a lack of affordable, accessible… Continue reading Legislative task force recommends improvements to Minnesota’s Child Care Assistance Program
Updated analysis on growing need for investment in child care assistance
The latest data on child care show that about 4,000 fewer families will have access to Basic Sliding Fee Child… Continue reading Updated analysis on growing need for investment in child care assistance
National report: The past 16 years have not been kind to Minnesotans struggling to afford child care
Child care helps entire families thrive by providing safe, nurturing environments for kids while allowing parents the opportunity to succeed… Continue reading National report: The past 16 years have not been kind to Minnesotans struggling to afford child care
Minnesota’s stake in the Affordable Care Act debate: $16.4 billion loss in federal funding and 380,000 more Minnesotans without insurance
Without health insurance, broken legs or difficult diagnoses can lead to shattered finances and force families to choose between their… Continue reading Minnesota’s stake in the Affordable Care Act debate: $16.4 billion loss in federal funding and 380,000 more Minnesotans without insurance
Health Care Financing Task Force is an opportunity for Minnesota to move toward health care for all
The newly-minted Health Care Financing Task Force has an opportunity to outline a path where no Minnesotan has to forgo medical care… Continue reading Health Care Financing Task Force is an opportunity for Minnesota to move toward health care for all