The state’s Minnesota Management and Budget released the February Budget and Economic Forecast today. Here are our top takeaways: The February forecast… Continue reading February Economic Forecast shows surpluses, but forecasters cite federal uncertainty and need for caution
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.
Governor Dayton’s FY 2018-19 budget prioritizes investments in broader prosperity
In his release of his FY 2018-19 budget proposal Tuesday, Governor Mark Dayton outlined his priorities as an “Opportunity Agenda” that would… Continue reading Governor Dayton’s FY 2018-19 budget prioritizes investments in broader prosperity
Lack of earned leave hurts Minnesota families
Looking back on my childhood, I see that I was blessed. Whenever I was sick, my mom was able to take… Continue reading Lack of earned leave hurts Minnesota families
Deferred action for parents would improve income and well-being of children and families
Expanding access to a more stable legal status to eligible undocumented immigrants would benefit both the families involved and our… Continue reading Deferred action for parents would improve income and well-being of children and families
House version of Real ID costly, contains unnecessary language
This session, Minnesota policymakers are considering bills to bring our state’s driver’s licenses up to required federal Real ID standards.… Continue reading House version of Real ID costly, contains unnecessary language
Updating child care assistance reimbursement rates important for parents
Minnesota’s Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) reimburses child care providers so that parents with low wages can leave for work… Continue reading Updating child care assistance reimbursement rates important for parents
Local interference restricts local governments’ ability to meet needs of their residents
Recently, “local interference” laws, which prevent local governments from setting higher standards than state law, have popped up in a… Continue reading Local interference restricts local governments’ ability to meet needs of their residents
Duluth business owners call for strengthening workforce with education investments
This is another story in a series that shares why small business owners believe it’s important to reinvest our budget surplus back… Continue reading Duluth business owners call for strengthening workforce with education investments
Provisions in Senate tax bill make everyday Minnesotans the priority
The Minnesota Senate’s 2016 supplemental tax bill released this week includes provisions that would make strong strides toward more Minnesotans being able… Continue reading Provisions in Senate tax bill make everyday Minnesotans the priority
Asset tests for health care: A solution in search of a problem
The Minnesota House Health and Human Services budget includes a proposal that would add a counterproductive, complex layer of bureaucracy… Continue reading Asset tests for health care: A solution in search of a problem