Looking over the 2015 blogs garnering the most reads over the last year provides a road map of sorts for… Continue reading Most popular blogs of 2015 forecast issues of 2016
Author: Minnesota Budget Project
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January Economic Update shows Minnesota on track
Minnesota collected slightly more than expected revenues, and the U.S. economy is expected to continue to grow, according to a… Continue reading January Economic Update shows Minnesota on track
Federal budget deal does right by 111,000 hard-working Minnesota families
With a successful Senate vote earlier today, Congress has now approved a broad tax and budget deal that includes crucial… Continue reading Federal budget deal does right by 111,000 hard-working Minnesota families
Top takeaways for Health Care Finance Task Force from this month’s Health Care Access Fund update
Minnesota has the resources to get one step closer to being a state where every family knows they won’t have… Continue reading Top takeaways for Health Care Finance Task Force from this month’s Health Care Access Fund update
Policymakers should prioritize building a state economy that works for all Minnesotans
I recently attended a Summit on Economic Reality for Black Minnesotans, where black community leaders talked about policy changes for addressing the… Continue reading Policymakers should prioritize building a state economy that works for all Minnesotans
Inclusive policies that expand opportunity also improve the economy
Undocumented immigrants already contribute to the national economy in many ways. Many of them work and pay taxes, and nationally… Continue reading Inclusive policies that expand opportunity also improve the economy
Economic opportunity delayed for 30,000 Minnesotans
Last month, a federal court set another delay for President Barack Obama’s executive action that would allow millions of undocumented immigrants in the… Continue reading Economic opportunity delayed for 30,000 Minnesotans
Positive budget forecast offers chance for broader prosperity, greater fairness in tax system
Today’s Minnesota November 2015 Budget and Economic Forecast shows positive news for two budget cycles, and shows once again that Minnesota has… Continue reading Positive budget forecast offers chance for broader prosperity, greater fairness in tax system
Got health insurance? Open enrollment has been extended
Update: Since this blog was published, the deadline to get covered through MNsure by a health insurance plan with coverage starting January… Continue reading Got health insurance? Open enrollment has been extended
Improving federal and state policies can expand immigrants’ contributions to Minnesota
Throughout our country’s history, immigrants have played important roles in strengthening our economy and shaping our communities. They are our… Continue reading Improving federal and state policies can expand immigrants’ contributions to Minnesota