Minnesota’s economy has a number of strengths. Incomes are rising, poverty is falling, and unemployment is back to pre-recession levels. Minnesota… Continue reading Many workers being left behind in economic recovery
Author: Clark Goldenrod
Deputy Director (former),
Minnesota Budget Project
Four takeaways from the October Economic Update
Monday’s October Revenue and Economic Update gave us some unwelcome news. The quarterly report from Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) showed that while… Continue reading Four takeaways from the October Economic Update
Policymakers’ equity work makes strides, but much more to do
From Governor Mark Dayton’s State of the State address to the final bills put together at the very end of… Continue reading Policymakers’ equity work makes strides, but much more to do
Better jobs, higher education are 2 of 4 reasons to wish DACA a very happy 4th birthday
In 2012, President Barack Obama introduced a landmark executive action that allowed unauthorized immigrants who came to the United States… Continue reading Better jobs, higher education are 2 of 4 reasons to wish DACA a very happy 4th birthday
Building a strong budget reserve is a no-brainer
A healthy budget reserve is a two-for-one deal for states, according to a new report from the Center for American Progress.… Continue reading Building a strong budget reserve is a no-brainer
Income inequality rising in Minnesota and U.S.
Income inequality between Minnesota’s richest and poorest households continues to widen and is bad for the economy, according to a report from… Continue reading Income inequality rising in Minnesota and U.S.
Workers across the state get a raise today, but often still can’t make ends meet
Today many Minnesota workers will receive a raise. That’s due to the final scheduled minimum wage increase to $9.50 for large… Continue reading Workers across the state get a raise today, but often still can’t make ends meet
Five takeaways from state’s July Economic Update
The state received a note of caution – with revenues on track but lower projected national economic growth – in the… Continue reading Five takeaways from state’s July Economic Update
New report shows how out of reach housing costs are
A report from the National Low-Income Housing Coalition, Out of Reach 2016, shows that workers need to earn almost twice the minimum wage to… Continue reading New report shows how out of reach housing costs are
U.S. Supreme Court decision halts expanded economic opportunity for immigrants
Today’s disappointing decision from the U.S. Supreme Court halts proposed actions to expand opportunity for an estimated 3.9 million unauthorized immigrants… Continue reading U.S. Supreme Court decision halts expanded economic opportunity for immigrants