The U.S. Senate’s budget plan calls for deep cuts in supports that low- and middle-income Minnesotans count on and would likely shift… Continue reading Senate Budget Resolution: Different package, same bad news
Author: Clark Goldenrod
Deputy Director (former),
Minnesota Budget Project
October Economic Update shows state revenues and expected economic growth down
This week’s October Revenue and Economic Update gave us somewhat unwelcome news about the state’s economic and budget landscape. The quarterly report from… Continue reading October Economic Update shows state revenues and expected economic growth down
Census: Incomes on the rise, but many still struggle to get ahead
New data from the Census released today show the nation’s economic recovery is boosting incomes and reducing hardship, including in Minnesota.… Continue reading Census: Incomes on the rise, but many still struggle to get ahead
New Census data highlight what’s at risk from federal health care threats
The share of Minnesotans covered by health insurance is historically high, according to new U.S. Census data released today. Minnesota was… Continue reading New Census data highlight what’s at risk from federal health care threats
Opportunity out of reach for some communities in Minnesota
Too many families face persistent financial insecurity, and the situation is often much worse for Minnesota’s households of color. That’s from… Continue reading Opportunity out of reach for some communities in Minnesota
US House budget: Trading access to health care, SNAP for tax cuts for wealthy, defense spending
The U.S. House has released their budget resolution – or the framework they propose to use to pass a budget… Continue reading US House budget: Trading access to health care, SNAP for tax cuts for wealthy, defense spending
Minnesota’s July Economic Update shows slightly lower revenues, economic growth on track
This week’s July Revenue and Economic Update gave us mixed news about the state’s economic and budget landscape. The quarterly report… Continue reading Minnesota’s July Economic Update shows slightly lower revenues, economic growth on track
Takeaways from U.S. Senate health care proposal: 22 million more uninsured, higher costs for many
On June 22, Republicans in the U.S. Senate revealed their Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA) proposal to “repeal and replace”… Continue reading Takeaways from U.S. Senate health care proposal: 22 million more uninsured, higher costs for many
DACA recipients make important tax contributions to Minnesota
Minnesota’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) recipients pay an estimated $15 million in state and local taxes, according to a report… Continue reading DACA recipients make important tax contributions to Minnesota
Republicans’ federal health care bill devastating to Minnesotans, would shift significant responsibility to the state
Minnesota’s costs to ensure health care for a particular group of Minnesotans would increase by 228 percent in 2021 if… Continue reading Republicans’ federal health care bill devastating to Minnesotans, would shift significant responsibility to the state