Today the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on the lawsuit concerning President Barack Obama’s 2014 executive action which,… Continue reading Economic opportunity for unauthorized immigrants on trial today
Author: Minnesota Budget Project
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An entrepreneur’s take on Minnesota’s budget debate
This is the second story in a series that shares why small business owners believe it’s important to reinvest our budget surplus… Continue reading An entrepreneur’s take on Minnesota’s budget debate
Senate targets prioritize sustainable tax changes, broader opportunity
The Minnesota Senate released its budget targets on Wednesday, which describe how they propose using the state’s projected surplus to make… Continue reading Senate targets prioritize sustainable tax changes, broader opportunity
Preserving the provider tax is vital for affordable health care in Minnesota
A lot has changed in the 24 years since the Health Care Access Fund (HCAF) was created to expand access to health… Continue reading Preserving the provider tax is vital for affordable health care in Minnesota
April Economic Update: Slight dip in revenues and economic growth, otherwise on track
The state’s latest economic figures show little change from what was measured in the February forecast. The state of Minnesota… Continue reading April Economic Update: Slight dip in revenues and economic growth, otherwise on track
House budget targets give some answers and leave questions
Minnesota policymakers entered the 2016 Legislative Session with a projected $900 million surplus for the remainder of the current FY… Continue reading House budget targets give some answers and leave questions
New issue brief highlights the need for action to support working families with Basic Sliding Fee
If state policymakers fail to invest in child care assistance, fewer families will have access to affordable child care from a… Continue reading New issue brief highlights the need for action to support working families with Basic Sliding Fee
Smart policy interventions can shrink racial disparities: The example of health insurance
Health insurance is a basic necessity — and if you don’t have it, Minnesota’s nation-leading health care system might as well… Continue reading Smart policy interventions can shrink racial disparities: The example of health insurance
Voices for Racial Justice agenda maps out ways to make progress on racial equity
Policymakers from across the state have begun to pay more attention to Minnesota’s open secret: our economic success story often… Continue reading Voices for Racial Justice agenda maps out ways to make progress on racial equity
More evidence that stable status is good for families and the economy
Children benefit when their parents have a stable immigration status, according to a report from the Migration Policy Institute. The findings show… Continue reading More evidence that stable status is good for families and the economy