Undocumented immigrants pay $83 million in state taxes, would pay more with immigration reform

Undocumented immigrants play a vital role in Minnesota’s economy and currently pay an estimated $83 million in state and local… Continue reading Undocumented immigrants pay $83 million in state taxes, would pay more with immigration reform

Governor Dayton’s FY 2018-19 budget: Increased spending includes early ed, student formula, and narrowing achievement gap

Note: This blog is part of a series on Governor Mark Dayton’s FY 2018-19 budget proposal, including his HHS budget, his economic… Continue reading Governor Dayton’s FY 2018-19 budget: Increased spending includes early ed, student formula, and narrowing achievement gap

Local interference bill moving through Legislature would inhibit local governments from meeting needs of their communities

Local interference bills, which prevent local governments from setting higher wage and job quality standards for private-sector employees than state law,… Continue reading Local interference bill moving through Legislature would inhibit local governments from meeting needs of their communities