Author: Minnesota Budget Project

After more than a decade of frequent budget deficits, a state budget surplus opened up the opportunity for different kinds… Continue reading Where the surplus went

More than 220,000 Minnesotans now have quality, affordable health insurance, thanks to the Affordable Care Act and MNsure, our state-based health… Continue reading MNsure makes a difference for more than 220,000 Minnesotans

While Minnesota is one of the healthiest states in the nation, our state also has some of the worst disparities… Continue reading Legislature invests in health equity

The supplemental budget (House File 3172) approved by the Legislature last Friday and signed by Governor Dayton this morning makes some key investments… Continue reading Supplemental budget invests in Minnesota’s future

Payday lending can trap Minnesotans in a cycle of debt, and advocates are championing legislation that would reform the practice and help ensure… Continue reading Payday lending reforms would protect consumers

Late Wednesday night, the Tax Conference Committee put together the second major tax bill of the session, House File 3167. Throughout… Continue reading Omnibus tax bill includes Renters’ Credit increase

Legislators and advocates have been working hard this session to build opportunity for all Minnesotans through closing the achievement gaps in education, improving… Continue reading Women’s economic security on the move

On Sunday, the Tax Conference Committee got a second look at a proposal to increase support for Minnesota families with… Continue reading Governor Dayton’s dependent care credit proposal merits another look

This week, Minnesota policymakers continue to shape the final major budget bills of the session. Targets set late last week… Continue reading Legislature works to complete budget bills

MinnesotaCare plays an essential role in Minnesota’s health care system, even after the creation of MNsure. As we note in our… Continue reading MinnesotaCare works for working Minnesotans