Public policies like Social Security, refundable tax credits and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) cut poverty in the U.S. nearly in half in… Continue reading Policy choices cut poverty nearly in half
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.
October Economic Update brings mixed news for the state budget
Minnesota’s most recent revenue collections are about 1 percent below projections, but the overall picture isn’t so bad, according to… Continue reading October Economic Update brings mixed news for the state budget
Some groups of Minnesotans struggle more to find jobs
As Minnesota’s job market continues to improve after the recession, not all Minnesotans are sharing in the state’s progress. Our… Continue reading Some groups of Minnesotans struggle more to find jobs
Minnesota beats national figures, but prosperity still out of reach for many
Minnesota is among the top ten states in terms of incomes, but that above average performance is not reaching all… Continue reading Minnesota beats national figures, but prosperity still out of reach for many
Poverty down nationally, Minnesota takes steps for further progress
New Census information released today gives a snapshot into the economic recovery’s reach in 2013. The good news is that the… Continue reading Poverty down nationally, Minnesota takes steps for further progress
Minnesota takes steps to make work pay
Minnesota passed two high-impact strategies for making work pay this year: increasing the Working Family Credit (our state’s Earned Income… Continue reading Minnesota takes steps to make work pay
Minnesota ends budget year on a high note
Minnesota ended the recent budget year stronger than expected, according to preliminary analysis from Minnesota Management & Budget. Their July Economic Update finds… Continue reading Minnesota ends budget year on a high note
Too many Minnesotans find affordable housing is “out of reach”
Minnesota’s new minimum wage will increase the incomes of 325,000 Minnesotans, but there’s still more to do for all Minnesota… Continue reading Too many Minnesotans find affordable housing is “out of reach”
Minnesota’s economic growth beats national average while Wisconsin lags
Minnesota’s economic growth has outperformed the majority of other states, according to a recent report from the U.S. Bureau of Economic… Continue reading Minnesota’s economic growth beats national average while Wisconsin lags
Number of Minnesotans without health insurance drops dramatically
It was announced yesterday that since September, the number of uninsured Minnesotans has fallen by over 40 percent. That means that… Continue reading Number of Minnesotans without health insurance drops dramatically