New research from the Economic Policy Institute provides yet more evidence of how raising the minimum wage benefits the economy and… Continue reading National study confirms: Minimum wage increase good for our economy and communities
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.
January Economic Update has good news for revenues and economic outlook
The January Economic Update from Minnesota Management and Budget shows state revenues are coming in above expectations and the outlook for the… Continue reading January Economic Update has good news for revenues and economic outlook
Many Americans struggle in poverty, according to new Census data
A new report from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that many Americans have lived in poverty at some point. From 2009 to… Continue reading Many Americans struggle in poverty, according to new Census data
It’s a deal
Last week, the chairs of the budget committees in the U.S. House and Senate announced a budget deal that provides for additional… Continue reading It’s a deal
Federal cuts squeeze housing assistance for low-income Minnesotans
Federal budget cuts to housing assistance for low-income renters “have left local Minnesota authorities scrambling to keep their programs solvent… Continue reading Federal cuts squeeze housing assistance for low-income Minnesotans
November forecast brings good news for Minnesota – but proceed with caution
Minnesota has a $1.086 billion positive balance projected for the FY 2014-15 biennium. This good news in the 2013 November… Continue reading November forecast brings good news for Minnesota – but proceed with caution
Federal cuts hit home
Minnesotans will soon feel the full force of the across-the-board federal cuts to critical services known as the sequester, according… Continue reading Federal cuts hit home
New poverty measure shows public policies make a difference
One in six Americans lived in poverty in 2012. That’s according to the Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM) released by the U.S. Census… Continue reading New poverty measure shows public policies make a difference
A closer look at Minnesota’s inequalities
Minnesota continues to outperform most states on key measures like poverty, income and health insurance, according to the latest data… Continue reading A closer look at Minnesota’s inequalities
Shutdown ends, debt crisis averted – now what?
The federal government shutdown has ended and the debt ceiling crisis averted, but serious concerns remain about whether Congress will… Continue reading Shutdown ends, debt crisis averted – now what?