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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.

Report contains good practices for addressing health care eligibility issues

With thoughtful reforms, the State of Minnesota can better target our resources without decreasing eligible families’ access to vital services. Dorothy Rosenbaum at… Continue reading Report contains good practices for addressing health care eligibility issues

Published May 27, 2015
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Health and Human Services budget combines some good investments with harmful changes

The Health and Human Services budget (Senate File 1458) provides more families with options for affordable child care, more resources to… Continue reading Health and Human Services budget combines some good investments with harmful changes

Published May 21, 2015
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Policymakers put budget together, but it’s not a done deal

Legislators ended this session with a flurry of late-night conference committees and marathon floor sessions. “Global targets” were established just a few days… Continue reading Policymakers put budget together, but it’s not a done deal

Published May 20, 2015
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Budget deal on MinnesotaCare triples out-of-pocket costs, raises premiums for working Minnesotans

The Health and Human Services budget passed by Minnesota’s Senate and House of Representatives will increase health care costs for… Continue reading Budget deal on MinnesotaCare triples out-of-pocket costs, raises premiums for working Minnesotans

Published May 19, 2015
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What’s at stake in final budget negotiations: Three different approaches to Minnesota’s future

As policymakers work to set the budget for the upcoming FY 2016-17 biennium, they bring very different visions to the… Continue reading What’s at stake in final budget negotiations: Three different approaches to Minnesota’s future

Published May 13, 2015
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Senate HHS omnibus bill focuses on economic opportunity, health care and vulnerable youth

The Senate Health and Human Services omnibus bill (Senate File 1458) uses the committee’s $341 million target to expand access to… Continue reading Senate HHS omnibus bill focuses on economic opportunity, health care and vulnerable youth

Published May 6, 2015
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Despite surplus, House HHS budget bill cuts affordable health coverage, cancels long-term savings

The House Health and Human Services omnibus bill (House File 1638) makes more than $1 billion in cuts in FY… Continue reading Despite surplus, House HHS budget bill cuts affordable health coverage, cancels long-term savings

Published May 5, 2015
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Senate transportation omnibus bill expands access to driver’s licenses

The Senate transportation omnibus budget bill (House File 4) would expand economic opportunity for Minnesotans by allowing them to apply for… Continue reading Senate transportation omnibus bill expands access to driver’s licenses

Published May 5, 2015
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More estate tax cuts shouldn’t be Minnesota’s priority

Policymakers have critical decisions to make this legislative session. Will they make sustainable tax and budget choices that prioritize the… Continue reading More estate tax cuts shouldn’t be Minnesota’s priority

Published May 5, 2015
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House tax proposal to exempt Social Security is expensive and poorly targeted

The House omnibus tax bill (House File 848) would exempt all Social Security income from state income taxes. This poorly-targeted… Continue reading House tax proposal to exempt Social Security is expensive and poorly targeted

Published May 1, 2015
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