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
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.
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”
Minnesota’s economic growth beats national average while Wisconsin lags
Minnesota’s economic growth has outperformed the majority of other states, according to a recent report from the U.S. Bureau of Economic… Continue reading Minnesota’s economic growth beats national average while Wisconsin lags
Number of Minnesotans without health insurance drops dramatically
It was announced yesterday that since September, the number of uninsured Minnesotans has fallen by over 40 percent. That means that… Continue reading Number of Minnesotans without health insurance drops dramatically
Where the surplus went
After more than a decade of frequent budget deficits, a state budget surplus opened up the opportunity for different kinds… Continue reading Where the surplus went
MNsure makes a difference for more than 220,000 Minnesotans
More than 220,000 Minnesotans now have quality, affordable health insurance, thanks to the Affordable Care Act and MNsure, our state-based health… Continue reading MNsure makes a difference for more than 220,000 Minnesotans
Legislature invests in health equity
While Minnesota is one of the healthiest states in the nation, our state also has some of the worst disparities… Continue reading Legislature invests in health equity
Supplemental budget invests in Minnesota’s future
The supplemental budget (House File 3172) approved by the Legislature last Friday and signed by Governor Dayton this morning makes some key investments… Continue reading Supplemental budget invests in Minnesota’s future
Payday lending reforms would protect consumers
Payday lending can trap Minnesotans in a cycle of debt, and advocates are championing legislation that would reform the practice and help ensure… Continue reading Payday lending reforms would protect consumers
Omnibus tax bill includes Renters’ Credit increase
Late Wednesday night, the Tax Conference Committee put together the second major tax bill of the session, House File 3167. Throughout… Continue reading Omnibus tax bill includes Renters’ Credit increase