When the lottery of life leaves a Minnesotan injured or ill, they should have affordable access to Minnesota’s first-rate health care system… Continue reading Health Care Finance Task Force ends with a bold statement for a healthier, more equitable Minnesota
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Why 2015 should be remembered for research that strongly supports Basic Sliding Fee
Three research projects making a big splash in the social sciences last year build a strong case for addressing the… Continue reading Why 2015 should be remembered for research that strongly supports Basic Sliding Fee
Most popular blogs of 2015 forecast issues of 2016
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
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