Our state’s economy has been vibrant for the past several years, and a significant factor in this success is our… Continue reading Investment in child care is a critical investment in Minnesota’s workforce
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.
February forecast brings welcome news, but uncertainty still reigns
Today the state’s Minnesota Management and Budget released the February Budget and Economic Forecast. The February forecast compares what the state would be… Continue reading February forecast brings welcome news, but uncertainty still reigns
Trump’s budget would pay for tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations by cutting supports for struggling Americans
Last week, President Donald Trump laid out his vision for the country in his FY 2019 proposed budget. Just a short… Continue reading Trump’s budget would pay for tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations by cutting supports for struggling Americans
New Medicaid requirements will create barriers to health care
Since its origin in 1965, Medicaid has stood as America’s promise to care for our neighbors and loved ones, providing… Continue reading New Medicaid requirements will create barriers to health care
Minnesota’s budget reserve an important source of stability in tough times
This fall, the state’s November Budget and Economic Forecast projected a slight state budget deficit for the remainder of the FY 2018-19… Continue reading Minnesota’s budget reserve an important source of stability in tough times
Minnesota’s January economic update shows welcome news for revenues and economy
The recently released January Revenue and Economic Update gave us somewhat welcome news about the state’s economic and budget landscape. The quarterly report… Continue reading Minnesota’s January economic update shows welcome news for revenues and economy
4 Reasons DACA should be restored ASAP
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) has improved about 800,000 lives in the United States, and 6,300 in Minnesota. However,… Continue reading 4 Reasons DACA should be restored ASAP
State of Working Minnesota: Low-wage workers still struggling in the economy with stagnant wages
Minnesota has experienced a fairly strong economic recovery since the Great Recession, with low overall unemployment and a growing economy.… Continue reading State of Working Minnesota: Low-wage workers still struggling in the economy with stagnant wages
US Senate tax bill would cause millions to lose affordable health care, proposed “fixes” wouldn’t undo the harm
The Senate tax bill includes changes in health care policy that would result in 13 million fewer Americans having health insurance and… Continue reading US Senate tax bill would cause millions to lose affordable health care, proposed “fixes” wouldn’t undo the harm
Minnesota’s November budget forecast shows deficits amid high uncertainty
Predicting the future is a tricky business, especially in uncertain times. But nonetheless today’s state budget and economic forecast is… Continue reading Minnesota’s November budget forecast shows deficits amid high uncertainty