A recent report measures the wide racial wealth gap in the United States, and points to public policy decisions that can… Continue reading Policies play a big role in the nation’s racial wealth gap
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.
More than 240,000 Minnesota workers would lose out if federal tax provisions expire
More than 240,000 Minnesota workers will have a harder time supporting their families if Congress doesn’t act to prevent key provisions… Continue reading More than 240,000 Minnesota workers would lose out if federal tax provisions expire
This is your brain on tax credits
Minnesota policymakers can push back on one of poverty’s most pernicious impacts on children. New medical research shows that poverty can delay the… Continue reading This is your brain on tax credits
Affordable housing is out of reach for many Minnesotans
A report from the National Low-Income Housing Coalition, Out of Reach 2015, shows that workers need to earn about twice the minimum wage… Continue reading Affordable housing is out of reach for many Minnesotans
Medicaid’s 50th birthday celebrates a diverse group of Minnesotans
Medicaid turns 50 today, and if it were a person, the people showing up to its birthday party would come… Continue reading Medicaid’s 50th birthday celebrates a diverse group of Minnesotans
Nine reasons to celebrate Saturday’s new $9.00 minimum wage
Minnesota’s minimum wage increases to $9.00 Saturday for large employers (and $7.25 for youths and small employers) thanks to legislation passed in… Continue reading Nine reasons to celebrate Saturday’s new $9.00 minimum wage
Legislative session meant many opportunities missed, some taken
With an almost $2 billion projected surplus to work with in setting the next two-year budget, policymakers had opportunities to… Continue reading Legislative session meant many opportunities missed, some taken
Minnesota’s revenues beat expectations
Minnesota ended the recent budget year much stronger than expected, according to preliminary analysis from Minnesota Management & Budget (MMB).… Continue reading Minnesota’s revenues beat expectations
Summer reading: New reports show that policy choices build ladders to economic opportunity
With the legislative session over, we’ve had the opportunity to pick up some of our ideal beach reads: the latest… Continue reading Summer reading: New reports show that policy choices build ladders to economic opportunity
Budget bills passed during special session avert shutdown
By the early hours of June 13, Minnesota’s House and Senate passed the budget bills responsible for education, jobs and energy, and… Continue reading Budget bills passed during special session avert shutdown