No student should have to go hungry or worry about having stable housing. But Minnesota’s college students are increasingly finding… Continue reading Minnesota college students increasingly facing basic economic, mental health challenges
Author: Minnesota Budget Project
The Minnesota Budget Project is a research and advocacy organization that pursues policy solutions so that all Minnesotans can thrive, regardless of who they are or where they live. Established more than 25 years ago, the Minnesota Budget Project is a nonpartisan project of the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits.
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The Minnesota Budget Project team is excited to announce our search for a Research Analyst who will produce timely and credible research… Continue reading Research and analysis wonk? Check out our open position
Passionate about public policy? We’re hiring a policy analyst
The Minnesota Budget Project team is excited to announce our search for a Policy Analyst who will produce analysis, identify, and… Continue reading Passionate about public policy? We’re hiring a policy analyst
Apply for a two-year state policy fellowship with the Minnesota Budget Project
To expand the diversity of voices that speak with authority in state policy debates, the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP)… Continue reading Apply for a two-year state policy fellowship with the Minnesota Budget Project
Minnesota’s July Economic Update shows higher state revenues, but mixed economic news
The recently released July Revenue and Economic Update gave us mixed news about the state’s economic and budget landscape. The quarterly report from… Continue reading Minnesota’s July Economic Update shows higher state revenues, but mixed economic news
House budget targets devote 2/3 of surplus to taxes, transportation
The Minnesota House of Representatives’ budget targets tell us how they propose to allocate the state’s projected $329 million surplus for… Continue reading House budget targets devote 2/3 of surplus to taxes, transportation
New report finds Medicaid reporting requirements are a raw deal for workers
Many working adults are at risk of losing their health care under new Medicaid work reporting requirement proposals, according to… Continue reading New report finds Medicaid reporting requirements are a raw deal for workers
April Economic Update shows revenues on track
The recently released April Revenue and Economic Update gave us good news about the state’s economic and budget landscape. The quarterly report… Continue reading April Economic Update shows revenues on track
Tip penalty proposal in Minnesota House threatens economic security
The economic security of workers who receive hourly wages and tips in Minnesota is threatened by House File 4061, which was the… Continue reading Tip penalty proposal in Minnesota House threatens economic security
Proposed constitutional amendment would undermine general fund resources and underfund transportation
Many of Minnesota’s priorities – from K-12 education, to financial aid for college students, to broadband access – are paid… Continue reading Proposed constitutional amendment would undermine general fund resources and underfund transportation