To make Minnesota a state where every child can thrive, we must make efforts to support children directly, but also invest… Continue reading Governor Dayton’s budget invests in children
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.
Child poverty map demonstrates need for more state investment in economic opportunity
Poverty is more common among Minnesota children than adults, and child poverty is highest in rural counties. This information is presented… Continue reading Child poverty map demonstrates need for more state investment in economic opportunity
Affordable child care, transportation are focal points of Dayton’s tax proposal
We’ve been digging into the details of Governor Dayton’s budget proposal, and I’ve been looking at the tax portion. It follows… Continue reading Affordable child care, transportation are focal points of Dayton’s tax proposal
Seven reasons to invest in Basic Sliding Fee this session
All Minnesota parents should be able to go to school or work with the knowledge that their children are in a… Continue reading Seven reasons to invest in Basic Sliding Fee this session
Governor’s budget continues to invest in a strong future for Minnesota
Governor Mark Dayton’s state budget proposal released today provides new investments for our state, and particularly focuses on getting our youngest Minnesotans started on the… Continue reading Governor’s budget continues to invest in a strong future for Minnesota
Still time to get health insurance
Time is running out to make sure members of our communities find their way to affordable health care coverage. February… Continue reading Still time to get health insurance
Minnesota’s January Economic Update brings good news for right now
Minnesota ended the 2014 calendar year on a high note. State revenues came in higher than expected for November and December,… Continue reading Minnesota’s January Economic Update brings good news for right now
Housing costs stretch budgets across the state
More than 600,000 households in Minnesota face very high housing costs when they pay their mortgages or sign their rent checks.… Continue reading Housing costs stretch budgets across the state
Mapping Minnesota’s Future to Shared Opportunities
In some parts of our state, 1 in 3 children live in poverty, more than 1 in 3 households have high housing… Continue reading Mapping Minnesota’s Future to Shared Opportunities
Budget surplus should be used to keep Minnesota moving forward
The state’s November 2014 Economic Forecast released today has positive news over three budget cycles. The forecast projects a $556 million positive balance… Continue reading Budget surplus should be used to keep Minnesota moving forward