Update: Since this blog was published, the deadline to get covered through MNsure by a health insurance plan with coverage starting January… Continue reading Got health insurance? Open enrollment has been extended
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.
Improving federal and state policies can expand immigrants’ contributions to Minnesota
Throughout our country’s history, immigrants have played important roles in strengthening our economy and shaping our communities. They are our… Continue reading Improving federal and state policies can expand immigrants’ contributions to Minnesota
Even with health insurance, out-of-pocket costs challenge family budgets
An asthma attack, a broken leg or diabetes can easily put a family’s financial health at risk, even when that… Continue reading Even with health insurance, out-of-pocket costs challenge family budgets
Even with assistance, low- and middle-income Minnesotans face burdensome health care costs
Without assistance, many Minnesota families would be unable to afford health care. Even families with earnings well above the federal… Continue reading Even with assistance, low- and middle-income Minnesotans face burdensome health care costs
New report shows Minnesota is half way towards budget reserve goal
Progress accumulates in steps. And Minnesota is taking critical steps to ensure we’re better prepared for the next economic downturn.… Continue reading New report shows Minnesota is half way towards budget reserve goal
Minnesota starts budget year with good news
Minnesota is starting the current budget year stronger than expected, according to Minnesota Management & Budget (MMB). MMB’s October Revenue and Economic Update finds… Continue reading Minnesota starts budget year with good news
Economic recovery is not reaching all Minnesotans
Despite a rise in productivity in the U.S. economy, we aren’t seeing much growth in wages. In fact, many Minnesota… Continue reading Economic recovery is not reaching all Minnesotans
Let’s make sure successful tax credits reach all struggling workers
Only one group of American workers is pushed deeper into poverty by the federal tax code: 7 million childless workers, including… Continue reading Let’s make sure successful tax credits reach all struggling workers
More from the Census: Minnesota’s high income persists, but so does our unequal distribution of opportunity
Today’s Census update tells us a familiar story: Minnesota incomes are strong compared to much of the rest of the nation, but that isn’t… Continue reading More from the Census: Minnesota’s high income persists, but so does our unequal distribution of opportunity
News from the Census: More people have health coverage, poverty rate unchanged, and policy choices lift millions out of poverty
Census data released today gives us a bird’s eye view of America, allowing us to see a country where many families are still… Continue reading News from the Census: More people have health coverage, poverty rate unchanged, and policy choices lift millions out of poverty