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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.

Mapping Minnesota’s Future to Shared Opportunities

In some parts of our state, 1 in 3 children live in poverty, more than 1 in 3 households have high housing… Continue reading Mapping Minnesota’s Future to Shared Opportunities

Published December 11, 2014
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Budget surplus should be used to keep Minnesota moving forward

The state’s November 2014 Economic Forecast released today has positive news over three budget cycles. The forecast projects a $556 million positive balance… Continue reading Budget surplus should be used to keep Minnesota moving forward

Published December 4, 2014
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Policy choices cut poverty nearly in half

Public policies like Social Security, refundable tax credits and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) cut poverty in the U.S. nearly in half in… Continue reading Policy choices cut poverty nearly in half

Published October 20, 2014
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October Economic Update brings mixed news for the state budget

Minnesota’s most recent revenue collections are about 1 percent below projections, but the overall picture isn’t so bad, according to… Continue reading October Economic Update brings mixed news for the state budget

Published October 17, 2014
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Some groups of Minnesotans struggle more to find jobs

As Minnesota’s job market continues to improve after the recession, not all Minnesotans are sharing in the state’s progress. Our… Continue reading Some groups of Minnesotans struggle more to find jobs

Published October 1, 2014
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Minnesota beats national figures, but prosperity still out of reach for many

Minnesota is among the top ten states in terms of incomes, but that above average performance is not reaching all… Continue reading Minnesota beats national figures, but prosperity still out of reach for many

Published September 18, 2014
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Poverty down nationally, Minnesota takes steps for further progress

New Census information released today gives a snapshot into the economic recovery’s reach in 2013. The good news is that the… Continue reading Poverty down nationally, Minnesota takes steps for further progress

Published September 16, 2014
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Minnesota takes steps to make work pay

Minnesota passed two high-impact strategies for making work pay this year: increasing the Working Family Credit (our state’s Earned Income… Continue reading Minnesota takes steps to make work pay

Published September 5, 2014
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Minnesota ends budget year on a high note

Minnesota ended the recent budget year stronger than expected, according to preliminary analysis from Minnesota Management & Budget. Their July Economic Update finds… Continue reading Minnesota ends budget year on a high note

Published July 14, 2014
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Too many Minnesotans find affordable housing is “out of reach”

Minnesota’s new minimum wage will increase the incomes of 325,000 Minnesotans, but there’s still more to do for all Minnesota… Continue reading Too many Minnesotans find affordable housing is “out of reach”

Published June 24, 2014
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